Varre-Sai meteorite
Varre-Sai meteorite is a meteorite found in Varre-Sai, in the interior of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its fall was observed on June 19, 2010, by Germano da Silva Oliveira, who heard several explosions and saw two black objects falling.[1][2]
| Varre-Sai | |
|---|---|
| Type | L5 |
| Class | S4 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| Coordinates | 20°51′02.5″S 41°44′48.5″W |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | June 19, 2010 |
| TKW | 2.5 kg |
See also
References
- "Astrônoma confirma queda de meteorito em Varre-Sai". O Globo (in Portuguese). Infoglobo. June 28, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- "Queda de meteorito movimenta a cidade de Varre-Sai (RJ)". O Estado de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). Grupo Estado. July 22, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
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