Meteorite falls of 1878
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1878, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Tieschitz, at 28 kg.
What fell in 1878
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandapur | India | L6 | 5.65 kg |
| Haraiya | India | Eucrite-mmict | 1 kg |
| La Charca | Mexico | OC | 399 g |
| Mern | Denmark | L6 | 4 kg |
| Rakovka | Russia | L6 | 9 kg |
| Tieschitz | Czechia | H/L3.6 | 28 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.