Meteorite falls of 1882
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1882, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Mocs, at 300 kg.
What fell in 1882
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukutomi | Japan | L5 | 11.62 kg |
| Mocs | Romania | L5-6 | 300 kg |
| Pavlovka | Russia | Howardite | 2 kg |
| Pirgunje | Bangladesh | L6 | 842 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.