Meteorite falls of 1874
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1874, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Sevrukovo, at 101 kg.
What fell in 1874
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castalia | United States | H5 | 7.3 kg |
| Kerilis | France | H5 | 5 kg |
| Sevrukovo | Russia | L5 | 101 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.