The 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 moring, 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 repoted crater was 20 feet deep and 85 feet across. It blasted fragments in every direction. Pieces were even found embedded in nearby trees.
*A large shrapnel from the fall of Sikhote-Alin. Notice in the fourth image a large fracture running through the center where it tried to break apart during entry. This specimen is also dubbed "The Wolf" closely resembles a howling wolf from one side. It's weight is 3,387 grams.
SIKHOTE-ALIN
A BIG SIKHOTE-ALIN SHRAPNEL DISPLAYING IT'S NATURAL PATINA!
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