Cape York Meteorite

The Cape York Meteorite is a rare and significant space rock that fell to Earth in Greenland around 10,000 years ago. It is one of the largest meteorites ever found, weighing about 60 tons. Composed mainly of iron and nickel, it formed in space and traveled through the atmosphere before landing. Over time, weathering exposed its iron-rich surface, making it a valuable scientific specimen. Today, parts of the meteorite are displayed in museums, providing insight into our solar system’s history and the processes that shape celestial bodies.