Wood's Mountain
Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1918 · North Carolina, United States
Key Takeaway
Wood's Mountain is a Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1918 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 3.9 kg.
3.9 kg
Mass
Iron, IVA
Classification
Found
Type
1918
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 24332 |
| Classification | Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.9 kg (8.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1918 |
| Coordinates | 35.68333N, 82.18333W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"3.9 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Wood's Mountain?
Wood's Mountain is classified as Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Wood's Mountain meteorite weigh?
The Wood's Mountain meteorite has a mass of 3.9 kg (8.5 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Wood's Mountain meteorite found?
The Wood's Mountain meteorite was found in North Carolina, United States in 1918.
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