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Meteorite · Chondrite · Costa Rica

Aguas Zarcas

A CM2 carbonaceous chondrite that fell in 2019, rapidly recovered and rich in organic compounds — sometimes called a 'second Murchison'.

MeteoritesObserved fall

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Rio Metayate (aguas abajo), vista desde el puente de Agua Zarca, Agua Caliente.Chalatenango. - panoramio

Rio Metayate (aguas abajo), vista desde el puente de Agua Zarca, Agua Caliente.Chalatenango.

Daniel chavez castro · CC BY

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