Sulagiri (meteorite)
Sulagiri is the official name of the meteorite which fell on 12 September 2008 in Sulagiri, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2]
| Sulagiri | |
|---|---|
 A slice of the meteorite | |
| Type | Chondrite |
| Class | Ordinary chondrite |
| Shock stage | S2 |
| Country | India |
| Region | Sulagiri, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu |
| Coordinates | 12°02′00″N 78°02′00″E |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | 12 September 2008; 08:30 hours (IST) (UTC+5.5) |
| TKW | >110 kilograms (240 lb) |
History
On 12 September 2008, around 08:30 hours, from the north-west sky this meteorite fell, which was observed by several people residing in the villages around the town of Sulaguri. According to the eyewitnesses, they heard a screeching sound and a bang. It was followed by house shaking explosions. Bright flashes and smoke were also observed.[1]
References
- "Sulagiri". usra.edu. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- "Sulagiri". Star catching. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
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