LaPaz Icefield 02218
H4 (H Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
LaPaz Icefield 02218 is a H4 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 473.7 g.
473.7 g
Mass
H4
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12485 |
| Classification | H4 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 473.7 g (16.7 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 86.36667S, 70W |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"473.7 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is LaPaz Icefield 02218?
LaPaz Icefield 02218 is classified as H4 (H Chondrite).
How much does the LaPaz Icefield 02218 meteorite weigh?
The LaPaz Icefield 02218 meteorite has a mass of 473.7 g (16.7 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the LaPaz Icefield 02218 meteorite found?
The LaPaz Icefield 02218 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.
Same Classification
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- Yelland Dry Lake 76.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 267 73.9 kg
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