Meteorite falls of 1812
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1812, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Chantonnay, at 31.5 kg.
What fell in 1812
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borodino | Russia | H5 | 500 g |
| Chantonnay | France | L6 | 31.5 kg |
| Erxleben | Germany | H6 | 2.25 kg |
| Toulouse | France | H6 | 1.03 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.