Meteorite falls of 1857
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1857, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Parnallee, at 77.6 kg.
What fell in 1857
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heredia | Costa Rica | H5 | 1 kg |
| Kaba | Hungary | CV3 | 3 kg |
| Les Ormes | France | L6 | 125 g |
| Ohaba | Romania | H5 | 16.25 kg |
| Parnallee | India | LL3.6 | 77.6 kg |
| Quenggouk | Myanmar | H4 | 6.05 kg |
| Stavropol | Russia | L6 | 1.5 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.