The term Gibeon encompasses the total extent of meteoritic material fallen from the sky during this fall. This material is classified as iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IVA.

Gibeon is one of the largest known meteorite falls with an estimated total recovered weight of 26 metric tons. Many of the largest known pieces are on display in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.

Jan 6, 2014 · Gibeon meteorites have been collected since 1836 in Namibia a country in southern Africa. The strewnfield for Gibeon meteorites is perhaps the largest in the world. Masses of …

Jan 3, 2018 · While on its Earthbound journey, it shattered, sending more than 100 meteorites shooting toward the planet, leaving blazing trails in their wake. A large portion of the space …

The Gibeon meteorite is a renowned iron meteorite that fell in prehistoric times in what is now Namibia, Africa. Celebrated for its exceptional stability, crystalline structure, and striking …

The Gibeon was apparently a large meteorite that burst high in the atmosphere, as did the observed fall at Sikhote-Alin. The fragments collected show some of the same characteristics …

Oct 1, 2025 · Few meteorites capture the imagination quite like Gibeon. This iron giant, scattered across Namibia in prehistoric times, is not only one of the largest strewn fields ever discovered …

Originating from the Gibeon meteorite strewn field in Namibia, Africa, this meteorite has captured the imagination of scientists, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. The Gibeon meteorite is …

Jun 17, 2025 · In the heart of Namibia’s Kalahari Desert lies one of Earth’s most iconic pieces of cosmic history — the Gibeon meteorite. Known for its stunning crystalline patterns and …

In 1838, J. E. Alexander reported the finding of a large meteorite mass 2 feet square, 3 days journey northeast of Bethany and near the east bank of the Great Fish River, in Great …