Avanhandava (meteorite)

Avanhandava is an H chondrite meteorite that fell to earth in 1952 in São Paulo, Brazil.^[2] It is classified as H4-ordinary chondrite.^[1] A total of 9.33 kilograms (20.6 lb) of this meteorite was collected after it broke up during its impact with the Earth.^[3]

Avanhandava
Type	Chondrite
Class	Ordinary chondrite
Group	H4
Country	Brazil
Region	São Paulo
Coordinates	21°27′37″S 49°57′3″W[1]
Observed fall	Yes
Fall date	1952
TKW	9.33 kg
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See also

• Collection of meteorites in the National Museum of Brazil
• Glossary of meteoritics
• Meteorite falls