2023-08-25 18:31:18
Since the earliest times, the heavens have aroused curiosity and questions about the secrets that hide in space. A phenomenon that often draws our attention is the fall of meteorites, rocky fragments that defy gravity and pass through our atmosphere and fall to Earth. In the last ten years, Brazil has witnessed a surprising number of meteorite occurrences, here we separate the 10 last meteorites that fell in Brazil.
Meteorites that fell in Brazil
Meteorite Santa Filomena; Photo: Publicity/UFRJ National Museum
1. Arraias, Tocantins (2015)
The Arraias meteorite, discovered in Tocantins, is a true sidereal enigma. With its hexahedrite structure and IIAB classification, it leads us to explore the history of cosmic collisions and the formation of our solar system.
2. Porangaba, Sao Paulo (2015)
From the fall in Porangaba, a fragment of the distant past emerges. The chondrite aerolite L4 presents us with clues about the evolution of the solar system and the chemical composition of primordial matter.
3. Our Lady of Deliverance, Mato Grosso (2016)
With its octahedrite structure and IIIAB classification, the Nossa Senhora do Livramento meteorite transports us to the ends of space. Its unique composition is a window into geological processes taking place on other worlds.
4. Três Irmãos, Bahia (2017)
The Três Irmãos da Bahia meteorite reveals the memories of the cosmos. Its L6 chondrite classification brings with it information about the ancient history of our solar system, helping to understand the events that shaped the universe.
5. Serra Pelada, Pará (2017)
From the fall in Serra Pelada, a eucrite achondrite emerged – a fragment of a celestial body that witnessed the violence of space. Its unique composition provides insights into the geological conditions of other worlds.
6. Montes Claros de Goiás, Goiás (2018)
The Montes Claros de Goiás meteorite, classified as an H5 chondrite, is a living archive of the history of our solar system. Its composition brings valuable details about the formation and evolution of celestial bodies.
7. Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul (2019)
The aerolite of Capão do Leão, classified as chondrite L5, connects us to the stars. Its features remind us of the diversity of the cosmos and help us unravel the solar system’s journey.
8. Socorro, Pernambuco (2019)
The Socorro meteorite is a Martian relic. With its SNC classification, it reveals features of the Red Planet and allows us to explore the distant landscapes of Mars without leaving Earth.
9. Santa Filomena, Pernambuco (2020)
From the fall in Santa Filomena, an aerolite with chondrite classification H5-6 emerged. This visitor from the depths of space carries with him a history of cosmic impacts and transformations.
10. Shots, Minas Gerais (2020)
The Tiros meteorite offers us a unique view of outer space. With its Eucrite-cm achondrite classification, it challenges us to understand the geological processes and impacts that shaped the celestial bodies.
What is a meteorite?
A meteorite is a fragment of rock or metal that survives entry into Earth’s atmosphere and strikes the ground. They come from space, usually from asteroids or comets, and can provide valuable insights into the composition and history of the solar system.
From Arraias to Tiros, these meteorites remind us of the vastness of the cosmos and the stories that these sidereal fragments carry with them. Each is a gateway to exploring cosmic mysteries.
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