Meteorite falls of 1879
8 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1879, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Estherville, at 320 kg.
What fell in 1879
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville Famous | United States | Mesosiderite-A3/4 | 320 kg |
| Gnadenfrei | Poland | H5 | 1.75 kg |
| Itapicuru-Mirim | Brazil | H5 | 2.02 kg |
| Kalumbi | India | L6 | 4.5 kg |
| La Bécasse | France | L6 | 2.8 kg |
| Nogoya | Argentina | CM2 | 4 kg |
| Tenham | Australia | L6 | 160 kg |
| Tomatlan | Mexico | H6 | 900 g |
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.