Meteorite falls of 1884
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1884, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Djati-Pengilon, at 166 kg.
What fell in 1884
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djati-Pengilon | Indonesia | H6 | 166 kg |
| Pirthalla | India | H6 | 1.16 kg |
| Tysnes Island | Norway | H4 | 19.86 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.