Sikhote Alin Fall

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Meteorite Metal Flame

This about 3 lbs. of meteoritic iron that exploded during impact with earth, February 12, 1947. The meteorite local, Sikhote-Alin, is named for the mountain range more than 560 miles long in far-east Russia. We visited the wild untamed area in 1999. This 1.5 kilo specimen reveals in the torn metal surfaces the immense atmospheric pressure endured. The overall shape is reminiscent of a flame over 5 inches tall. It is sent to the buyer with a certificate of authenticity.

130 x 98 x 40 mm

1.58 kg complete fragment

$2,360.00

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Sikhote-Alin

Location:
  • Russia
Fell: 1947, February 12, 10:38
Group:
  • Iron
Type:
  • coarsest
  • Octahedrite
Class:
  • IIB
Total known weight: More than 23 ton

Sikhote-Alin is the largest meteorite fall of our time. The strewnfield associated with this fall is over 6 km long and occured deep in the Tiaga with more than 106 impact holes up to 28 meters in diameter. The area looked like it had been bombed; trees were ripped apart, deep holes gouged and giant scraps of metal were strewn about. The largest specimen recorded was 1,745 kg. We visited the site in 2000 and the initial strewnfield was explanded to >10 km.

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Sikhote Alin Fall