Meteorite falls of 1852
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1852, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Mezö-Madaras, at 22.7 kg.
What fell in 1852
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borkut | Ukraine | L5 | 7 kg |
| Bustee | India | Aubrite | 1.5 kg |
| Mezö-Madaras | Romania | L3.7 | 22.7 kg |
| Yatoor | India | H5 | 13.6 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.