Surprise Springs
Iron, IAB-sLL (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1899 · California, United States
Key Takeaway
Surprise Springs is a Iron, IAB-sLL (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1899 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 1.5 kg.
1.5 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB-sLL
Classification
Found
Type
1899
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 23761 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB-sLL (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1899 |
| Coordinates | 34.16667N, 115.91667W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"1.5 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Surprise Springs?
Surprise Springs is classified as Iron, IAB-sLL (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Surprise Springs meteorite weigh?
The Surprise Springs meteorite has a mass of 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Surprise Springs meteorite found?
The Surprise Springs meteorite was found in California, United States in 1899.
Same Classification
- Toluca 3.0 tonnes
- Goose Lake 1.2 tonnes
- Karee Kloof 92.1 kg
- Bischtübe 48.3 kg
- Wooster 22.7 kg
- Comanche (iron) 19.7 kg
- Deport 15.0 kg
- Annaheim 13.5 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Twentynine Palms L
- Dale Dry Lake L3.7
- Pinto Mountains L6
- San Bernardino Wash L5
- Zulu Queen L3.7
- Sheephole Valley 002 L4
- Sheephole Valley H4
- Old Woman Iron, IIAB
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.