Canyon Diablo meteorite, Iron meteorite site in Coconino County, Arizona
This meteorite formed a crater measuring 1.6 kilometers in diameter and 170 meters deep when it struck Earth during the Pleistocene period.
The first scientific documentation of the meteorite occurred in 1891, leading to extensive research that helped establish impact crater formation theories.
Native American communities in the region incorporated fragments of this meteorite into their tools and artifacts before European settlement.
The Meteor Crater Visitor Center displays the largest recovered fragment, weighing 639 kilograms, along with educational exhibits about impact events.
The meteorite contains rare minerals including diamonds formed under extreme pressure conditions, and its troilite serves as a standard reference for sulfur isotopes.
Location: Coconino County
GPS coordinates: 35.05000,-111.03300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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