Modoc (1948) meteorite
Modoc (1948) is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in the United States in 1948. A total of 1.8 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Modoc (1948)
- Classification
- H6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1948
- Mass recovered
- 1.8 kg
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 38.5000° N, 101.1000° W
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.
Meteorites near Modoc (1948)
- Modoc (1905) L6 · 0 km away
- Scott City H5 · 15 km away
- Jerome (Kansas) L4 · 44 km away
- Ladder Creek L6 · 48 km away
- Oakley (stone) H6 · 51 km away
- Harrison Township L6 · 56 km away
Other H meteorites
- Allan Hills 84121 Antarctica · 1984
- Lewis Cliff 87180 Antarctica · 1987
- Yamato 86076 Antarctica · 1986
- Grove Mountains 023085 Antarctica · 2003
- Yamato 74054 Antarctica · 1974
- Dhofar 841 Oman · 2002