Rare Meteorite Fall in Costa Rica Could Shed Light on Earth’s Water

Carbonaceous chondrites are some of the most valued meteorites.

By Korey Haynes
May 22, 2019 5:04 PMFeb 24, 2020 3:12 AM
Meteorite and Hole in Roof - Michael Farmer
One of the meteorites that fell at Aguas Zarcas struck a doghouse’s roof. (Credit: courtesy Michael Farmer)

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A rare meteorite fall in Costa Rica has astronomers racing to get their hands on samples.

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