At this time, the largest meteorite found on Earth is the Hoba meteorite. Discovered in 1920 near Grootfontein, Namibia, in southwest Africa, it is estimated to currently weigh about 66 tons and measures roughly 9 feet x 9 feet x 3 feet. It is thought to have fallen to Earth about 80,000 years ago.
Hi, Anne,
At this time, the largest meteorite found on Earth is the Hoba meteorite. Discovered in 1920 near Grootfontein, Namibia, in southwest Africa, it is estimated to currently weigh about 66 tons and measures roughly 9 feet x 9 feet x 3 feet. It is thought to have fallen to Earth about 80,000 years ago.