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Sulagiri (meteorite)

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Type
  
Shock stage
  
S2

Observed fall
  
Yes

Country
  
Sulagiri (meteorite)

Region
  
Sulagiri, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu

Sulagiri is the official name of the meteorite which fell on 12 September 2008 in Sulagiri, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, India.

History

On 12 September 2008, around 08:30 hours, from the north-west sky this meteorite fell, which was observed by several people residing in the villages around the town of Sulaguri. According to the eyewitnesses, they heard a screeching sound and a bang. It was followed by house shaking explosions. Bright flashes and smoke were also observed.

References

Sulagiri (meteorite) Wikipedia


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