Peace River meteorite, L6 chondrite meteorite in Alberta, Canada.
The Peace River meteorite consists of two main fragments that descended through the atmosphere, creating visible flashes across a distance of 100 miles.
On March 31, 1963, at 4:35 a.m. MST, the meteorite detonated at a height of 13 kilometers over Alberta, generating strong booming sounds.
Scientists John Westgate and R.E. Folinsbee discovered the first fragment near Mahood farm, 39 kilometers southwest of Peace River town.
The meteorite collection spans an 8-kilometer elliptical area, with a total recorded weight of 45.76 kilograms documented in 1964.
The Peace River meteorite contains small spherical objects called chondrules, providing scientific data about early solar system formation.
Location: Alberta
GPS coordinates: 56.13330,-117.93300
Latest update: March 28, 2025 08:22
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