Meteorite falls of 1815
2 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1815, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Durala, at 13.2 kg.
Why 1815 matters
On 3 October 1815 a stone fell at Chassigny in eastern France. It gave its name to the chassignites, olivine-rich rocks now known to come from Mars.
What fell in 1815
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassigny Famous | France | Martian (chassignite) | 4 kg |
| Durala | India | L6 | 13.2 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.