Meteorite falls of 1861
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1861, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Butsura, at 29 kg.
What fell in 1861
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butsura | India | H6 | 29 kg |
| Cañellas | Spain | H4 | 945 g |
| Grosnaja | Russia | CV3 | 3.5 kg |
| Meerut | India | H5 | 22 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.