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The fall at Evora Monte, Portugal, 1796

Early in the afternoon of 19 February 1796 to loud explosions, reminiscent of those of military mines, were heard and a stone fell at Evora Monte in Portugal. by sheer chance Robert Southey (174-1843), the future Poet Laureate of England, passed through the town soon afterwards and obtained a copy of the testimony sworn by witnesses before a magistrate.
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The Portugal (Stone) meteorite fell in Evora, Portugal, on the 19th February, 1796.
A total mass of 4.5 kg was recovered.

38° 30'N, 8° 0'W



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