Which is the largest meteorite ever found on the earth at the estimated weight of 66 tonnes?

Canyon Diablo - USA

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Campo Del Cielo - Argentina

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Hoba West - Namibia

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Chupa Deros – Mexico

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The correct option is C Hoba West - Namibia
Explanation: Hoba Westmeteoritelies on the farm "Hoba West", not far fromGrootfontein, in the Otjozondjupa RegionofNamibia. It has been uncovered but, because of its large mass, has never been moved from where it fell. The main mass is estimated at about 66 tons, making it the largest knownmeteorite(as a single piece) and the most massive naturally-occurring piece ofironknown on Earth's surface.

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