SIKHOTE-ALIN
A LARGE 3329 GRAM SIKHOTE-ALIN ORIENTED SHRAPNEL WITH BEAUTIFUL FLIGHT MARKINGS!
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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.
