Pecora Escarpment 01018

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Pecora Escarpment 01018 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 8.5 g.

8.5 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year

Details

NASA ID54708
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass8.5 g (0.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2002
Coordinates85.68397S, 68.86203W
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"8.5 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Pecora Escarpment 01018?

Pecora Escarpment 01018 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Pecora Escarpment 01018 meteorite weigh?

The Pecora Escarpment 01018 meteorite has a mass of 8.5 g (0.3 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Pecora Escarpment 01018 meteorite found?

The Pecora Escarpment 01018 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.

Same Classification

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