Artwork of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite, Russia
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Artwork of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite, Russia
Sikhote-Alin meteorite. Artwork of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite impact which occurred on 12 February 1947 near Novopoltavka in Siberia, Russia. The glowing meteorite is leaving a trail of smoke and dust behind it. It is thought that the iron meteo- rite originally weighed 200-300 tonnes. It broke up as it fell through the atmosphere, the frag- ments producing 106 craters & cutting down entire trees. There were thousands of fragments, and over 25 tonnes of iron were recovered from the impact sites. Most meteorites are fragments from asteroids or comets, and they can give valuable information about the composition of the early solar system
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Cosmology Meteorite Meteorite Impact Russia Siberia
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This artwork showcases the awe-inspiring Sikhote-Alin meteorite impact that occurred on 12 February 1947 near Novopoltavka in Siberia, Russia. The print captures the intense moment when the glowing meteorite streaks through the sky, leaving behind a mesmerizing trail of smoke and dust. Believed to have originally weighed between 200-300 tonnes, this iron meteorite shattered into numerous fragments as it descended through Earth's atmosphere. These fragments caused an astonishing 106 craters and even managed to topple entire trees upon impact. Incredibly, thousands of these precious remnants were scattered across the area, with over 25 tonnes of iron recovered from various sites. Meteorites like Sikhote-Alin provide invaluable insights into our early solar system's composition as they are often fragments from asteroids or comets. Scientists eagerly study them to uncover clues about our cosmic origins and gain a deeper understanding of celestial bodies beyond Earth. The striking visual representation presented here not only highlights the sheer power and beauty of this extraordinary event but also serves as a reminder of humanity's ongoing fascination with space exploration and cosmology. This remarkable artwork is brought to you by Science Photo Library – an esteemed source for scientifically accurate visuals that inspire curiosity about our universe without any commercial intent involved.
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