El Chaco, Iron meteorite in Campo del Cielo, Argentina.
The 28.8-ton El Chaco meteorite rests in a crater field spanning 18.5 kilometers, containing 26 impact sites in northern Argentina.
Spanish explorers first documented the meteorite field in 1576 after learning about iron masses from local inhabitants of the Chaco region.
The meteorite site now forms part of the Reserva Natural Cultural Pigüen N'Onaxá, preserving both geological and indigenous heritage.
Visitors access the meteorite through the Campo del Cielo interpretation center, which displays 300 specimens and provides educational programs.
The El Chaco meteorite consists of 93 percent iron and 7 percent other metals, making it one of the largest metallic space objects on Earth.
Location: Chaco Province
Part of: Campo del Cielo
GPS coordinates: -27.60971,-61.68147
Latest update: March 21, 2025 03:58
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