Thumb Butte
H3.8 (H Chondrite) · Found 2008 · Arizona, United States
Key Takeaway
Thumb Butte is a H3.8 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2008 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 105.0 g.
105.0 g
Mass
H3.8
Classification
Found
Type
2008
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 53890 |
| Classification | H3.8 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 105.0 g (3.7 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Coordinates | 35.16993N, 114.45585W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"105.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Thumb Butte?
Thumb Butte is classified as H3.8 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Thumb Butte meteorite weigh?
The Thumb Butte meteorite has a mass of 105.0 g (3.7 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Thumb Butte meteorite found?
The Thumb Butte meteorite was found in Arizona, United States in 2008.
Same Classification
- Dhajala 45.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 855 14.6 kg
- Devgaon 12.0 kg
- Raguli 4.2 kg
- Flagler 4.1 kg
- Lost Creek 4.0 kg
- Acfer 028 3.1 kg
- Northwest Africa 532 2.8 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Laughlin H5
- Griffith Wash L6
- Yucca 016 H5
- Yucca 017 H5
- Yucca 015 H-metal
- Warm Springs Wilderness H4-6
- Sacramento Wash 003 H4
- Sacramento Wash 001 H4
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.