Meteorite falls of 1870
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1870, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Cabezo de Mayo, at 25 kg.
What fell in 1870
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabezo de Mayo | Spain | L/LL6 | 25 kg |
| Ibbenbüren | Germany | Diogenite | 2 kg |
| Nedagolla | India | Iron, ungrouped | 4.5 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.