Varre-Sai | |
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Type | L5 |
Class | S4 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Rio de Janeiro |
Coordinates | 20°51′02.5″S41°44′48.5″W / 20.850694°S 41.746806°W Coordinates: 20°51′02.5″S41°44′48.5″W / 20.850694°S 41.746806°W |
Observed fall | Yes |
Fall date | June 19, 2010 |
TKW | 2.5 kg |
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