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Massive Meteorite Sparks New Insights on Cosmic Water

4/3/2025

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In 2019, a remarkable meteorite crash-landed in Costa Rica, astonishing scientists with its unusual resilience as it traversed space. Weighing in at 27 kilograms, it stands as the largest since the famed Murchison meteorite of 1969. This extraordinary find has sparked a fresh look at water-rich 'mudball' meteorites, reshaping our understanding of these cosmic treasures.

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In 2019, a remarkable meteorite crash-landed in Costa Rica, astonishing scientists with its unusual resilience as it traversed space. Weighing in at 27 kilograms, it stands as the largest since the famed Murchison meteorite of 1969. This extraordinary find has sparked a fresh look at water-rich 'mudball' meteorites, reshaping our understanding of these cosmic treasures.