Sikhote-Alin iron meteorite is the largest observed meteorite fall in modern history. A shower of fireballs rained down upon the thick forest of the Sikhote-Alin mountains of Eastern Siberia in Russia on February 12, 1947 at 10:38 hours.

SIKHOTE-ALIN

Michael Johnson, Curator of the Rocks from Space Collection

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The above specimen has amazing undisturbed fusion crust, not brushed off like most. Large regmaglypts, flow lines. It's weight is a whopping 10.4 kilos! Purchased from a dealer at the 2007 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Arrived here in South Carolina on February 12, 2007.

Sikhote-Alin iron meteorite is the largest observed meteorite fall in modern history. A shower of fireballs rained down upon the thick forest of the Sikhote-Alin mountains of Eastern Siberia in Russia on February 12, 1947 at 10:38 hours. The flaming fireball, as bright as the sun cast moving shadows in broad daylight as it passed by observers. It is estimated that over 23,000 kilograms fell that morning, leaving a smoke trail which could be seen in the sky for hours. The meteorite impacted the mountains with a huge explosion which was felt over 100 miles away. It made over 120 craters of varying sizes. The largest reported crater was 20 feet deep and 85 feet across. It blasted fragments in every direction. Pieces were even found embedded in nearby trees.