Observed fall · Chondrite

Trysil meteorite

Trysil is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L/LL6, that was seen to fall in Norway in 1927. A total of 640 g was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Trysil has been published yet.

Where it fell

Key facts

Name
Trysil
Classification
L/LL6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Fall (seen to fall)
Year
1927
Mass recovered
640 g
Country
Norway
Coordinates
61.3000° N, 12.3000° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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