The Sultanate of Oman is the second region in the world in terms of the number of meteorites falling by 4.8 percent

Written By طقس العرب on 2022/09/13

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - The Sultanate of Oman is known as the second region in the world in terms of the number of meteorites falling in it, with a rate of 4.8 percent of the meteorites found on the planet. The rocky meteorites are the most widespread in the Sultanate, in which 55 meteorites were previously found from the moon, and 12 others from Mars.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Among the most famous meteorites found in Oman; The Jeddah Al Harasis meteorite 91, Saih Al Ahmar 169, and the Dhofar meteorite 19.</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Also, several thousand pieces of meteorites were found on its desert plains. They belong to meteorites of origin dating back to the Moon, Mars, and asteroids that revolve in the solar system.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The studies conducted on these meteorites tell many details about the origin of the universe and the physical laws that link its bodies. The official Omani studies have resulted in documenting more than 7,000 meteorites, weighing more than 6,000 kilograms.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> These meteorites are considered a cultural and scientific heritage of the Sultanate, as they carry scientific data about the components of these bodies, the date of their formation, and the conditions they were exposed to from the beginning of their formation until their arrival on Earth.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B...

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


Browse on the official website



Mays Zobia... Have you heard about the only tree of its kind in northern Jordan?The proverb `The Wild&#39;s Resources`... Why is it associated with the sudden heat of September?The Red Sea low pressure system will be active and extend over the coming weeks... does it herald the arrival of thunderstorms?10 Facts About the Autumnal Equinox 2025Weather disturbances in Jazan... Why are thunderstorms more intense in this region?Rain of varying intensity in Jazan and Asir on Tuesday Autumnal equinox date 2025Jordan | 5 Things to Know About the Weather Tonight and Over the Coming DaysSaudi Arabia | Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected tomorrow in these areas