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1939 meteor impact in India
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Andura
TypeChondrite
ClassOrdinary chondrite
GroupH6
CountryIndia
RegionMaharashtra
Coordinates20°53′N 76°52′E / 20.883°N 76.867°E / 20.883; 76.867
Observed fallYes
TKW17,9 kg

Andura is an H chondrite meteorite that fell to Earth on August 9, 1939, in Maharashtra, India. It is classified as ordinary chondrite and belongs to the petrologic type 6, thus was assigned to the group H6.

References

  1. ^ Meteoritical Bulletin Database: Andura

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