Meteorite falls of 1883
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1883, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Alfianello, at 228 kg.
What fell in 1883
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfianello | Italy | L6 | 228 kg |
| Ngawi | Indonesia | LL3.6 | 1.39 kg |
| St. Caprais-de-Quinsac | France | L6 | 360 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.