Meteorite falls of 1848
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1848, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Marmande, at 3 kg.
What fell in 1848
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castine | United States | L6 | 94 g |
| Dharwar | India | OC | 1.8 kg |
| Marmande | France | L5 | 3 kg |
| Ski | Norway | L6 | 850 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.