Willamette Meteorite, Iron meteorite at American Museum of Natural History, New York, US
The Willamette Meteorite measures 10 feet tall, 6.5 feet wide, and 4.25 feet deep, containing 91% iron and 7.62% nickel with traces of cobalt and phosphorus.
Ellis Hughes discovered the meteorite in 1902 near West Linn, Oregon, and attempted to claim ownership by moving it to his land over 90 days of labor.
The Clackamas tribe named the meteorite Tomanowos and considered it a sacred object, maintaining their connection through annual ceremonies at the museum since 1999.
The meteorite remains on permanent display in the Hall of the Universe at the American Museum of Natural History, where educational programs explain its geological composition.
Scientists determined the meteorite traveled from Canada or Montana during the Missoula Floods approximately 13,000 years ago, without creating an impact crater.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 45.36670,-122.58300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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