Meteorite falls of 1818
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1818, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Seres, at 8.5 kg.
What fell in 1818
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seres | Greece | H4 | 8.5 kg |
| Slobodka | Russia | L4 | 2.75 kg |
| Zaborzika | Ukraine | L6 | 3.87 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.