Adhi Kot meteorite
Adhi Kot is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as EH4, that was seen to fall in Pakistan in 1919. A total of 4.24 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.
Where it fell
Key facts
- Name
- Adhi Kot
- Classification
- EH4
- Type
- Chondrite · Enstatite
- Group
- EH
- Fall or find
- Fall (seen to fall)
- Year
- 1919
- Mass recovered
- 4.24 kg
- Country
- Pakistan
- Coordinates
- 32.1000° N, 71.8000° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about EH chondrites.
Meteorites near Adhi Kot
- Karloowala L6 · 60 km away
- Jhung L5 · 105 km away
- Thal H6 · 183 km away
- Mardan H5 · 239 km away
Other EH meteorites
- Pecora Escarpment 91383 Antarctica · 1991
- Miller Range 07241 · 2007
- Elephant Moraine 96217 Antarctica · 1996
- Allan Hills 84235 Antarctica · 1984
- Yamato 75261 Antarctica · 1975
- Sahara 97131 · 1997