Meteorite falls of 1881
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1881, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Grossliebenthal, at 8 kg.
What fell in 1881
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grossliebenthal | Ukraine | L6 | 8 kg |
| Middlesbrough | United Kingdom | L6 | 1.6 kg |
| Pacula | Mexico | L6 | 3.4 kg |
| Piquetberg | South Africa | H | 37 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.