Meteorite falls of 1837
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1837, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Yonozu, at 31.65 kg.
What fell in 1837
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esnandes | France | L6 | 1.5 kg |
| Gross-Divina | Slovakia | H5 | 10.5 kg |
| Yonozu | Japan | H4/5 | 31.65 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.