Title: Catalogue of Meteorites from South America Authors: Rogelio Daniel Acevedo, Maximiliano C. L. Rocca, Víctor Manuel García
The only fall of a meteorite in this country is the case of the Villarrica (Fig. 8.1). However, there is an interesting but unverified story about a huge metallic body of celestial origin. A very large mass of meteoritic iron was reported to fall during early nineteenth century. Apparently, a very large iron meteorite fell about 500 km from Asuncion. The site was visited by members of the army who estimated its weight in more than
Villarrica 25°50' S, 56°30' W Paraguay Fall 1925, July 20, 19:00 hrs Stone. A stone measuring 12x7x5. 5cm fell, V. Lolise, letter of 3 August, 1925, in Min. Dept. Source