Hammadah al Hamra 181
LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) · Found 1996 · Libya
Key Takeaway
Hammadah al Hamra 181 is a LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1996 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 1.1 kg.
1.1 kg
Mass
LL4-6
Classification
Found
Type
1996
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11664 |
| Classification | LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 28.5845N, 12.9045E |
| Country | Libya |
Location
Mass Context
"1.1 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 181?
Hammadah al Hamra 181 is classified as LL4-6 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 181 meteorite weigh?
The Hammadah al Hamra 181 meteorite has a mass of 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 181 meteorite found?
The Hammadah al Hamra 181 meteorite was found in Libya in 1996.
Same Classification
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- Dhofar 375 6.9 kg
- Sahara 97211 4.1 kg
- Hammadah al Hamra 218 2.5 kg
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- Northwest Africa 7734 1.9 kg
- Northwest Africa 5078 966.0 g
- Acfer 268 764.0 g
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