Meteorite falls of 1877
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1877, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Soko-Banja, at 80 kg.
What fell in 1877
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagur | India | L6 | 18 g |
| Cronstad | South Africa | H5 | 3.65 kg |
| Cynthiana | United States | L/LL4 | 6 kg |
| Hungen | Germany | H6 | 112 g |
| Jodzie | Lithuania | Howardite | 30 g |
| Soko-Banja | Serbia | LL4 | 80 kg |
| Warrenton | United States | CO3.7 | 1.6 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.