Aguas Zarcas meteorite, Stony meteorite in Aguas Zarcas, Costa Rica.
Description
The Aguas Zarcas meteorite is a stony meteorite recovered in Costa Rica, composed of mineral fragments scattered across a residential area. The pieces display a granular structure with tiny spherical particles that formed under extreme heat.
History
A stony meteorite struck the Aguas Zarcas region on April 23, 2019, producing bright flashes and loud explosions before debris fell to the ground. The event allowed scientists to examine materials from the early formation period of our solar system.
Culture
Local residents collected meteorite pieces from their properties, contributing to scientific research about the early formation of the solar system.
Practical
Fragments were found by residents in their yards and on their properties and mostly gathered after the impact. To view these specimens, contact museums or research institutions in the area that hold the recovered material.
Did you know?
The meteorite material contains organic carbon compounds and water-bearing minerals that preserve rare features from the early solar system. This composition makes it especially valuable for research, as it reveals what substances existed in space before planets formed.
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