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Aegospotami meteorite, Sütlüce, Gelibolu District, Çanakkale Province, Turkeyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Aegospotami meteorite | Meteorite Fall Location |
| Sütlüce | - not defined - |
| Gelibolu District | District |
| Çanakkale Province | Province |
| Turkey | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° North , 26° East (est.)
Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.
Margin of Error:
~1km
Köppen climate type:
"According to ancient sources including Pliny the Elder and Aristotle, in 467 BC a large meteorite landed near Aegospotami. It was described as brown in colour and the size of a wagon load; it was a local landmark for more than 500 years."
Doubtful meteorite.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegospotami |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q404513 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Anatolia PlateTectonic Plate
Eurasian Plate
- Pontide MountainsVolcanic Arc
Turkey
- ⭔Marmara RegionRegion
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