Meteorite falls of 1840
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1840, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Cereseto, at 6.46 kg.
What fell in 1840
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cereseto | Italy | H5 | 6.46 kg |
| Karakol | Kazakhstan | LL6 | 3 kg |
| Uden | Netherlands | LL7 | 710 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.