Hoba Meteorite
The Hoba Meteorite is located near Grootfontein, Namibia. It is the largest known intact meteorite on Earth, weighing approximately 60 tonnes. The iron meteorite measures about 2.7 by 2.7 meters in width and 0.9 meters in depth. It is estimated to have fallen around 80,000 years ago.
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The Hoba Meteorite was discovered in 1920 on a farm. It is primarily composed of iron and nickel, making it extremely dense. Visitors can easily access the site via a short drive from Grootfontein. The monument is open to the public and provides educational panels about its origin and composition, making it an informative stop for geology enthusiasts.