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By Science Facts (310) on 3rd September 2007

Fact: Biggest Meteorite to Fall to Earth

Hoba Meteorite

The Hoba meteorite is the largest to ever have been found on Earth.  The Hoba meteorite was found in Namibia, Africa in 1920.  This meteorite, which landed some 80,000 years ago, is composed of iron and weighs a hefty 60,000 kg.  It still lies in its original resting spot in Namibia, Africa.

The Williamette meteorite found in Oregon is the largest meteorite found in the United States.  It was found in 1902 in the Williamette Valley of Oregon.  It is now on display at the American Museum of Natural History.

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  • .vixenate.
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    Posted on 3rd December 2007

    cool pics. cool facts. just wish it was trivia type, you know, like…

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    anyway, its still a great help. :)

  • ashely palisgok
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    Posted on 12th December 2007

    cool facts it was perfect for my science project about the meteorite thanks!!!

  • arabic celebrity
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    Posted on 30th December 2007

    arabic celebrity

    Thanks for the nice read, keep up the interesting posts..

  • Kiss Kiss
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    Posted on 7th May 2008

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  • alyssa
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    Posted on 18th July 2009

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