Gatuto meteorite. Rare fall from Kenya
Weight | 7,8 grams |
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Observed fall | Kenya, 24 April 2020 |
$100
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Description
The Gatuto meteorite is one of the latest observed meteorite falls. It occurred on April 24th, 2020 at around 8 pm in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, at the skirt of Mount Kenya. It was a chilly evening interrupted by a terrifying sound accompanied by a blast. Local people reported that the sky was lit up with a reddish hue. When the meteorites hit the ground villagers scampered for safety. Numerous local newspapers reported the event:
Panic as Meteorites Rain Down on Villages in Kirinyaga County
Estimated weight of the fall is below 30 kilos.
Certificate of authenticity included. IMCA 5591.
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