Chelyabinsk

LL5 (LL Chondrite) · Fell 2013 · Kazakhstan

Key Takeaway

Chelyabinsk is a LL5 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was observed falling in 2013 in Kazakhstan . It has a recorded mass of 100.0 kg.

100.0 kg
Mass
LL5
Classification
Fell
Type
2013
Year

Details

NASA ID57165
Classification LL5 (LL Chondrite)
Mass100.0 kg (220.5 lbs)
Fall TypeObserved fall
Year2013
Coordinates54.81667N, 61.11667E
Country Kazakhstan

Location

Mass Context

"100.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Chelyabinsk?

Chelyabinsk is classified as LL5 (LL Chondrite).

How much does the Chelyabinsk meteorite weigh?

The Chelyabinsk meteorite has a mass of 100.0 kg (220.5 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.

Where was the Chelyabinsk meteorite found?

The Chelyabinsk meteorite was observed falling in Kazakhstan in 2013.

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