Infographic: Meteorite Discovery Sparks New Scientific Breakthroughs

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Rare Qweba Meteorite Found Eastern Cape South Africa Scientists Wits Rhodes Nelson Mandela University

A rare meteorite, named Qweba, has captivated scientists and the public alike after its recent fall in the Eastern Cape. Discovered in the area formerly known as Kirkwood, now Nqweba, the meteorite sparked collaboration among researchers from Wits, Rhodes, and Nelson Mandela University.

The meteorite's journey through space and its origin are being meticulously investigated. Tiny fragments were scattered across a 100 kilometer area, with reports coming from Cape St Francis and Kirkwood. The Qweba meteorite, unveiled at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, is a testament to the fascinating and often unexpected events that occur in our universe.

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