Hammadah al Hamra 148

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 1995 · Libya

Key Takeaway

Hammadah al Hamra 148 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1995 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 15.8 kg.

15.8 kg
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
1995
Year

Details

NASA ID11631
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass15.8 kg (34.8 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1995
Coordinates28.71967N, 12.86433E
Country Libya

Location

Mass Context

"15.8 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 148?

Hammadah al Hamra 148 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 148 meteorite weigh?

The Hammadah al Hamra 148 meteorite has a mass of 15.8 kg (34.8 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.

Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 148 meteorite found?

The Hammadah al Hamra 148 meteorite was found in Libya in 1995.

Same Classification

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