Meteorite falls of 1796
2 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1796, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Portugal, at 4.5 kg.
What fell in 1796
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjelaja Zerkov | Ukraine | H6 | 1.85 kg |
| Portugal | Portugal | Stone-uncl | 4.5 kg |
A witnessed fall is a meteorite seen or heard coming down and then picked up, as opposed to a find, which is discovered later with no record of its arrival. The mass is the total recovered, often from many pieces.