Meteorite falls of 1873
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1873, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Khairpur, at 13.6 kg.
What fell in 1873
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | Syria | L6 | 3.2 kg |
| Jhung | Pakistan | L5 | 5.9 kg |
| Khairpur | Pakistan | EL6 | 13.6 kg |
| Santa Barbara | Brazil | L4 | 400 g |
| Virba | Bulgaria | L6 | 3.6 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.