Tambo Quemado
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1950 · Peru
Key Takeaway
Tambo Quemado is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1950 in Peru . It has a recorded mass of 141.0 kg.
141.0 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1950
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 23797 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 141.0 kg (310.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1950 |
| Coordinates | 14.66667S, 74.5W |
| Country | Peru |
Location
Mass Context
"141.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Tambo Quemado?
Tambo Quemado is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Tambo Quemado meteorite weigh?
The Tambo Quemado meteorite has a mass of 141.0 kg (310.9 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Tambo Quemado meteorite found?
The Tambo Quemado meteorite was found in Peru in 1950.
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