Meteorite falls of 1822
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1822, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Futtehpur, at 4 kg.
What fell in 1822
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angers | France | L6 | Not recorded |
| Clohars | Not recorded | L4 | 49 g |
| Épinal | France | H5 | 277 g |
| Futtehpur | India | L6 | 4 kg |
| Kadonah | India | H6 | 89 g |
| Umbala | India | LL5 | 100 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.