LaPaz Icefield 02251
L4 (L Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
LaPaz Icefield 02251 is a L4 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 119.0 g.
119.0 g
Mass
L4
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12518 |
| Classification | L4 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 119.0 g (4.2 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 86.36667S, 70W |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"119.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is LaPaz Icefield 02251?
LaPaz Icefield 02251 is classified as L4 (L Chondrite).
How much does the LaPaz Icefield 02251 meteorite weigh?
The LaPaz Icefield 02251 meteorite has a mass of 119.0 g (4.2 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the LaPaz Icefield 02251 meteorite found?
The LaPaz Icefield 02251 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.
Same Classification
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- Barratta 200.0 kg
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- Davy (a) 50.6 kg
- Northwest Africa 055 42.0 kg
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