Avanhandava, Meteorite in Avanhandava, São Paulo, Brazil.
The Avanhandava meteorite measures 9.33 kilograms and consists of silicate minerals combined with metallic iron, displaying a finely crystallized structure.
The meteorite descended to Earth on January 13, 1952, with multiple residents of São Paulo state witnessing its trajectory and subsequent impact.
Scientists at the National Museum of Brazil utilize this meteorite in their research to expand knowledge about the formation of the solar system.
The meteorite fragments remain preserved at coordinates 21°27′37″S 49°57′3″W, where researchers can examine its H4-ordinary chondrite classification.
Each piece of the Avanhandava meteorite contains specific mineral compositions that reveal information about conditions in space before its arrival.
GPS coordinates: -21.46028,-49.95083
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:17
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