Colfax meteorite, Ellenboro, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Colfax meteorite | Meteorite Fall Location |
| Ellenboro | - not defined - |
| Rutherford County | County |
| North Carolina | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 18' North , 81° 44' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mooresboro | 308 (2017) | 3.1km |
| Ellenboro | 854 (2017) | 4.0km |
| Caroleen | 652 (2017) | 6.1km |
| Lattimore | 484 (2017) | 6.9km |
| Henrietta | 461 (2017) | 7.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Gem, Mineral and Faceters Club | Gastonia, North Carolina | 50km |
Found 1880, Type: Octahedrite,medium (.6mm)(IB), mass 5.O lbs.
Meteorite/Rock Types Recorded
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North America PlateTectonic Plate
- PedmontiaAccretionary Complex
- Piedmontia DomainDomain
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