Sulagiri is the official name of the meteorite which fell on 12 September 2008 in Sulagiri, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2]

Sulagiri
A slice of the meteorite
Type	Chondrite
Class	Ordinary chondrite
Shock stage	S2
Country	India
Region	Sulagiri, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu
Coordinates	12°02′00″N 78°02′00″E
Observed fall	Yes
Fall date	12 September 2008; 08:30 hours (IST) (UTC+5.5)
TKW	>110 kilograms (240 lb)

History

On 12 September 2008, around 08:30 hours, from the north-west sky this meteorite fell, which was observed by several people residing in the villages around the town of Sulaguri. According to the eyewitnesses, they heard a screeching sound and a bang. It was followed by house shaking explosions. Bright flashes and smoke were also observed.[1]

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