Tavujoukkioina

Tavujoukkioina, also known as the Tavujoukkioina meteorite, is a notable meteorite that fell in Finland in 1933. It is one of the largest meteorites ever found in Finland, with a total weight of approximately 1,000 kilograms. The meteorite is classified as an H5 ordinary chondrite, which means it is a stony meteorite with a high iron content.

The Tavujoukkioina meteorite was discovered by a farmer named Juho Vähäkylä, who found the first fragments while plowing his field. The meteorite is named after the village of Tavujoki, located in the municipality of Padasjoki, where the majority of the fragments were found. The meteorite is notable for its large size and the fact that it was found in a relatively rural area.

The Tavujoukkioina meteorite is of scientific interest because it provides valuable information about the early solar system. Ordinary chondrites like Tavujoukkioina are believed to be remnants of the original building blocks of the solar system, and studying them can help scientists understand the processes that led to the formation of the planets.

The Tavujoukkioina meteorite is currently housed in the Geological Museum of the University of Helsinki, where it is on display for the public to view. The meteorite is a popular attraction for visitors to the museum, and it serves as a reminder of the ongoing process of meteorite impacts on Earth.