The event you're referring to is
the discovery of the "Hoba" meteorite in Namibia. In 1920, a farmer
named Jacobus Hermanus Brits discovered a large metallic object while ploughing
a field on his farm near Grootfontein, Namibia. The object was initially mistaken
for a large rock, but upon closer inspection, Brits realized that it was
composed of metal.
Brits reported the discovery to
local authorities, who confirmed that the object was indeed a meteorite. The
Hoba meteorite, as it came to be known, is the largest known meteorite on Earth
that is still in its original location. It weighs approximately 66 tons and is
composed mostly of iron and nickel.
The Hoba meteorite is estimated
to have landed on Earth about 80,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest
known meteorites finds. It is believed to have originated from the asteroid
belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Today, the Hoba meteorite is a popular tourist attraction in Namibia, drawing visitors from around the world who come to see this impressive natural wonder. It serves as a reminder of the vastness of the universe and the occasional interactions between Earth and celestial bodies.
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