Hoba meteorite, National monument in Grootfontein, Namibia
The Hoba meteorite measures 2.7 meters in length and width, with a height of 0.9 meters, consisting primarily of iron and nickel materials.
Farmer Jacobus Hermanus Brits discovered the meteorite in 1920 when his plow struck against the metal mass buried beneath the soil of his field.
The term Hoba originates from the indigenous Khoekhoegowab language, reflecting the meteorite's integration into local Namibian identity and heritage.
The meteorite site includes a visitor center with educational displays and a stone amphitheater providing multiple viewing angles for scientific observation.
The meteorite weighs approximately 60 tons, making it the heaviest naturally occurring piece of iron found on Earth's surface.
Location: Otjozondjupa Region
GPS coordinates: -19.59247,17.93367
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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