Karoonda meteorite, Meteorite impact site in Karoonda, South Australia.
The meteorite consists of several fragments totaling 41.73 kilograms, containing iron silicates and various minerals including magnesium and nickel.
On November 25, 1930, at 10:53 PM, residents across South Australia observed a bright meteor, leading to the discovery of fragments two weeks later.
The South Australian Museum in Adelaide maintains the largest fragments of this carbonaceous chondrite, which established the classification for CK group meteorites.
Visitors can observe a commemorative obelisk erected in 1932 at the impact location, marking the exact spot where the meteorite landed.
The meteorite fragments were discovered approximately 60 centimeters underground in a crater of similar diameter following a systematic search by university experts.
Location: South Australia
GPS coordinates: -35.60000,135.60000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:07
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