Elmshorn meteorite, Elmshorn, Pinneberg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germanyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Elmshorn meteorite | Meteorite Fall Location |
| Elmshorn | Town |
| Pinneberg | District |
| Schleswig-Holstein | State |
| Germany | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
53° 45' 43'' North , 9° 38' 53'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmshorn | 48,703 (2015) | 1.0km |
| Kiebitzreihe | 2,256 (2011) | 3.1km |
| Kölln-Reisiek | 2,541 (2015) | 3.3km |
| Raa-Besenbek | 516 (2017) | 3.8km |
| Klein Nordende | 3,027 (2017) | 4.4km |
Brecciated H3-6 chondrite.
On 25 April 2023, a "tennis ball-sized" meteorite fell onto the roof of a private house. Within a week, further meteorites were found in other places of Elmshorn. A total of 4282 g of material was recovered at 21 individual locations. The largest piece weighs 3736 g.
Note: Coordinate marks the approx. centre of the strewn field.
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