Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery C017 / 8022
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Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery C017 / 8022
Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery. Ropes and strapping around the largest (as of October 2013) meteorite fragment recovered by divers from Lake Chebarkul. It weighs about 600 kilograms and is on the metal sheet on which it was dragged to shore. The meteoroid and meteor (Chelyabinsk Event) that produced this meteorite occurred on 15 February 2013 over Russias Chelyabinsk region. The meteoroid weighed several thousand tons, reaching an altitude of around 20 kilometres before exploding in an airblast. The black fusion crust was caused by the fireball as it passed through the atmosphere. Photographed on 16 October 2013
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This print captures the remarkable recovery of a fragment from the Chebarkul meteorite, which made headlines during the Chelyabinsk Event in February 2013. The image showcases divers carefully securing ropes and strapping around the largest known meteorite fragment retrieved from Lake Chebarkul. Weighing an astonishing 600 kilograms, this specimen rests on a metal sheet that was used to drag it ashore. The Chelyabinsk meteoroid, estimated to have weighed several thousand tons, exploded in an airblast after reaching an altitude of approximately 20 kilometers. As it hurtled through Earth's atmosphere, the fireball caused a distinctive black fusion crust on its surface. This extraordinary photograph was taken on October 16th, 2013. The recovery operation took place in Russia's Chelyabinsk region and involved extensive research by both European and Asian scientists. The Cyrillic lettering visible on the straps adds an authentic touch to this momentous event in earth science history. This image serves as a testament to human curiosity and determination as we explore celestial phenomena that impact our planet. It symbolizes our ongoing efforts to unravel the mysteries of space and understand natural hazards that can affect us here on Earth.
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