Meteorite falls of 1814
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1814, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Agen, at 30 kg.
What fell in 1814
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agen | France | H5 | 30 kg |
| Bachmut | Ukraine | L6 | 18 kg |
| Chail | India | H6 | 0.5 g |
| Gurram Konda | India | L6 | 28 g |
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.