The Hoba[1] (/ ˈhoʊbə / HOH-bə) meteorite is named after the farm Hoba West, where it lies, not far from Grootfontein, in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It has been uncovered, but …

Hoba meteorite, the largest intact meteorite, weighing about 60 tons, that has been found on Earth. It was discovered in 1920 on a farm called Hoba West, located 19 km (12 miles) west of …

The Hoba Meteorite of Namibia weighs 66 tons and is the largest meteorite ever found.

Dec 16, 2023 · The Hoba Meteorite, located near Grootfontein in Namibia, is the largest known meteorite on Earth, both by mass and volume. Discovered in 1920 by a farmer while plowing …

Hoba, likely originating from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, formed from material in the proto-planetary disk around the young Sun over 4.5 billion years ago.

2 days ago · The Hoba meteorite weighs 60 tons and has never been moved. It's still on the Namibian farm where it fell 80,000 years ago.

Jan 6, 2014 · Resting where it was discovered, the Hoba meteorite is the largest space rock found so far on Earth. At approximately 60 tons it appears to have fallen 80 thousand years ago.

Nov 7, 2024 · The Hoba meteorite, one of the most extraordinary natural wonders on Earth, is the largest known intact meteorite. Discovered in Namibia, it is an essential specimen for …

Hoba meteorite, Grootfontein Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia : Iron meteorite, Ni-rich ataxite (IVB). This meteorite is the largest intact meteorite in the world.

Jun 5, 2025 · The Hoba Meteorite is an anomaly in many ways. Unlike most meteorites that leave behind impact craters, this cosmic giant is believed to have struck the Earth’s atmosphere at …