In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) Hyderabad have unearthed a rare meteorite with copper content in Jonnagiri, Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. Led by Dr PV Sunder Raju and Dr Linga Raju, the team confirmed the meteorite’s authenticity through detailed physical and chemical tests. Unveiled during a presentation at CSIR-NGRI on Friday, September 13, this rare find is noteworthy for its high copper content, alongside the usual iron and nickel. The meteorite has now been handed over to the Geological Survey of India for further study and safekeeping. ISRO Successfully Launches Third and Final Developmental Flight of SSLV-D3-EOS8 Mission From Andhra Pradesh (Watch Video).

NGRI Discovers Rare Copper Meteorite in Jonnagiri

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