LaPaz Icefield 02394

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

LaPaz Icefield 02394 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 8.6 g.

8.6 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year

Details

NASA ID12661
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass8.6 g (0.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2002
Coordinates86.36667S, 70W
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"8.6 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is LaPaz Icefield 02394?

LaPaz Icefield 02394 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the LaPaz Icefield 02394 meteorite weigh?

The LaPaz Icefield 02394 meteorite has a mass of 8.6 g (0.3 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the LaPaz Icefield 02394 meteorite found?

The LaPaz Icefield 02394 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.

Same Classification

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