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The largest observed iron meteorite until that time creates an impact crater in Sikhote-Alin, in the Soviet Union.
A massive iron meteorite struck Sikhote-Alin in the Soviet Union on February 12, 1947, creating a large impact crater.
The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fall was witnessed by numerous villagers and fell in multiple fragments. Weighing several tonnes, the largest iron mass created a crater over 24 meters in diameter. Debris was scattered over an area of nearly one square kilometer, with countless small meteorite fragments found in the forest. Scientists studied the event as the largest observed fall of an iron meteorite at that time. Samples of the meteorite have provided valuable insights into the composition of the early solar system. Today, individuals still search the region for rare fragments, making the site a destination for meteorite hunters and researchers.
1947
largest observed iron meteorite
impact crater
Sikhote-Alin
Soviet Union