Meteorite falls of 1855
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1855, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Bremervörde, at 7.25 kg.
What fell in 1855
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avilez | Mexico | H | 146 g |
| Bremervörde | Germany | H/L3.9 | 7.25 kg |
| Oesel | Estonia | L6 | 6 kg |
| Petersburg | United States | Eucrite-pmict | 1.8 kg |
| Sabetmahet | India | H5 | 1.25 kg |
| St. Denis Westrem | Belgium | L6 | 700 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.