Meteorite falls of 1872
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1872, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Lancé, at 51.7 kg.
What fell in 1872
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyalpur | India | Ureilite | 300 g |
| Lancé | France | CO3.5 | 51.7 kg |
| Orvinio | Italy | H6 | 3.4 kg |
| Tennasilm | Estonia | L4 | 28.5 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.