Meteorite falls of 1876
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1876, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Ställdalen, at 34 kg.
What fell in 1876
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judesegeri | India | H6 | 680 g |
| Rochester | United States | H6 | 340 g |
| Rowton | United Kingdom | Iron, IIIAB | 3.5 kg |
| Ställdalen | Sweden | H5 | 34 kg |
| Vavilovka | Russia | LL6 | 1.93 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.