Goose Lake meteorite, Meteorite location in Modoc County, California, United States.
The Goose Lake meteorite weighs 1,170 kilograms and belongs to the IAB-sLL group of iron meteorites found in northern California.
Two hunters from Oakland discovered the meteorite on October 13, 1938, leading to its acquisition by the United States National Museum in 1939.
The meteorite formed part of the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco from 1939 to 1941, attracting numerous visitors.
Visitors can examine this substantial iron meteorite at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C, alongside other space objects.
The meteorite landed without creating an impact crater, suggesting an unusually low velocity during its contact with Earth's surface.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 41.98000,-120.54200
Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:02
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