Meteorite falls of 1871
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1871, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Bandong, at 11.5 kg.
What fell in 1871
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandong | Indonesia | LL6 | 11.5 kg |
| Laborel | France | H5 | 3.83 kg |
| Roda | Spain | Diogenite | 400 g |
| Searsmont | United States | H5 | 5.4 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.