Meteorite Carancas (Peru, 2007)

The Carancas meteorite is a known meteorite that fell on 15 September 2007 near the village of Carancas, Peru. This rock, composed mainly of chondritic material, entered the Earth's atmosphere at high speed, leading to its explosion and the formation of a crater approximately 13 metres in diameter. The impact of the meteorite has attracted widespread attention due to its unusually dramatic effects, including damage to nearby buildings and reports of health problems for local residents due to the gases released. The Carancas meteorite is an important example of the dangers that can be posed by impacts from celestial bodies and remains the subject of scientific investigation due to its unique course and consequences.