16/10/2022
The Hoba Meteorite is the biggest meteorite that has been found on earth until today.
The meteorite came down about 20 km west of Grootfontein about 80,000 years ago and still remains at the same place, which is not surprising, considering the estimated weight of 60 tons.
The boulder, which has an area of 2.95 x 2.84 m and a height of between 122-75cm is estimated to be between 200 and 400 million years old. (Vogt, p3)
It consists mainly of iron (82,4%) and nickel (16,4%) and some trace elements such as cobalt. Its name is derived from the Hoba Farm in the Otavi Mountains.
Allah said in Surah Al Hadid verse 25
" We have already sent Our messengers with clear evidences and sent down with them the Scripture and the balance that the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice. And We sent down iron, wherein is great military might and benefits for the people, and so that Allāh may make evident those who support Him and His messengers unseen. Indeed, Allāh is Powerful and Exalted in Might."
