Sikhote-Alin

The Sikhote-Alin was a witnessed meteorite fall in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains. An iron meteoroid of about 100 tons entered the Earth's atmosphere on February 12, 1947. During atmospheric flight the body broke up into many smaller fragments which formed beautifully shaped meteorites (so called individuals). Further explosions low in the atmosphere or on impact formed the so-called shrapnel, which are ragged-shaped meteorites with sharp corners. On Sun.org we sell both types of Sikhote-Alin meteorites: individuals and shrapnel.