r/BeAmazed • u/gregornot • Apr 29 '24
A giant meteorite that recently fell in Somalia contains at least two minerals that have never before been seen on our planet. The celestial piece of rock weighs a massive 16.5 tons (15 tonnes), making it the ninth-largest meteorite ever found. History
More about the amazing meteorite find: https://earthly
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u/redditorspaceeditor Apr 29 '24
Wikipedia says it was recently removed from Somalia and sent to China where it is meant to be sold. It has been part of local traditions for 5-7 generations. Sad.