Stone meteorite - Carancas - 0.015 grams
A stone meteorite from Carancas weighing 0.015 grams More
Structural classification of the meteorite: Chondrite H4-5
Impact location: Carancas, Chucuito, Puno, Peru
Date of fall: 15 September 2007, ~16: 45 UTC
Date of discovery: 2007
The meteorite's mass is 0.015 grams.
The meteorite is housed in a plastic box with a white backing and description.
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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.