Nakhla meteorite, Martian meteorite in Abu Hommos district, Egypt
The Nakhla meteorite contains volcanic minerals including augite and olivine crystals, displaying characteristics of Martian geological formations.
On June 28, 1911, multiple fragments of the Nakhla meteorite landed across a 4.5-kilometer area in the Abu Hommos district of Egypt.
The Egyptian Government presented two substantial fragments of the Nakhla meteorite to the British Museum for scientific research and preservation.
Scientists examine the meteorite using electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques to study its mineral composition and structural features.
The meteorite contains evidence of water-related processes through its carbonate content and hydrous minerals, indicating past liquid water presence on Mars.
GPS coordinates: 31.15000,30.35000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:30
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