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Atmospheric Entry

When
November 7, 1492
Where
Ensisheim, Alsace
Part of
Ensisheim Meteorite Fall

The meteorite entered Earth's atmosphere, creating a fireball visible from a distance of up to 150 kilometers before landing near Ensisheim.

The fall was observed as a fireball at a distance of up to 150 kilometres from the landing site. This atmospheric entry preceded the impact in the wheat field outside the walled town of Ensisheim in Alsace.

Sources

  1. Ensisheim meteorite Wikipedia

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