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Gao-Guenie   contributed by Roving Reporter, IMCA 5204   MetBul Link


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85 grams.   H5

Observed fall March 5, 1960, in Burkina Faso.

From Wikipedia:
TKW probably over 1,000 kg. After three separate detonations, several thousands of stones rained down over an area of about 70 square kilometres (27 sq mi). The sound of the fall was heard as far as Ouagadougou, which is 100 kilometres (62 mi) away. Eyewitnesses said that some trees were broken and henhouses destroyed. The largest stones recovered weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 lb).


   


Roving writes:
2020 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in the room of Floyd 'Griff' Griffith, IMCA 2510, Inn Suites 323 (Tucson Hotel City Center).
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Found at the arrow (green or red) on the map below

 


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John Divelbiss
 2/6/2020 1:53:32 PM
yes, the crust of a nice GAO should look like this. Nice catch Rover, and of course Floyd gets the meteorite credit.
Twink Monrad
 2/6/2020 8:13:47 AM
Wow love the crust
 

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