Rocks from Space Picture of the Day
September 14, 2009
Cut section a pine tree from the Sikhote-Alin forest that was penetrated and apparently cracked by an exploding fragment of the iron meteorite. The exterior of the meteorite has been lightly cleaned, however, the impacting side is quite oxidized. Areas of charred wood can be seen on the log. Approximate size of the meteorite is about 70 grams.
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