Meteorite falls of 1860
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1860, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is New Concord, at 230 kg.
What fell in 1860
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alessandria | Italy | H5 | 908 g |
| Dhurmsala | India | LL6 | 32 kg |
| Kheragur | India | L6 | 450 g |
| Kusiali | India | L6 | 5 g |
| New Concord | United States | L6 | 230 kg |
| Sologne | France | H5 | 54 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.