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Bruderheim is an L6 ordinary chondrite that fell near Bruderheim, Alberta, on March 4, 1960. The atmospheric breakup produced a widely observed fireball and a substantial strewn field from which roughly 300 kilograms of material were recovered. The large documented sample and equilibrated mineral composition have made Bruderheim an important reference meteorite for research on ordinary chondrites and impact-related alteration.

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When and where did the Bruderheim meteorite fall?

The Bruderheim meteorite fell on March 4, 1960, near the town of Bruderheim in Alberta, Canada. The atmospheric breakup produced a widely observed fireball visible across a large area of western Canada.

How much meteorite material was recovered from the Bruderheim fall?

Roughly 300 kilograms of material were recovered from the strewn field created when the meteorite broke apart during atmospheric entry. This makes it one of the largest documented meteorite falls in Canadian history by total recovered mass.

What type of meteorite is Bruderheim?

Bruderheim is classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite, the most common type of stony meteorite. The L6 designation indicates a low-iron composition that has been heavily metamorphosed, altering its original mineral structure.

Why is the Bruderheim meteorite scientifically important?

The large quantity of recovered material and the well-documented circumstances of the fall made Bruderheim one of the most widely studied meteorites of the twentieth century. Specimens were distributed to museums and research institutions worldwide, making it a reference standard for L6 chondrite studies.

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