Meteorite falls of 1886
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1886, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Cabin Creek, at 48.5 kg.
What fell in 1886
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisi | Italy | H5 | 2 kg |
| Barntrup | Germany | LL4 | 17 g |
| Bradford Woods | United States | L | 762 g |
| Cabin Creek | United States | Iron, IIIAB | 48.5 kg |
| Kyushu | Japan | L6 | 45 kg |
| Nammianthal | India | H5 | 4.5 kg |
| Novo-Urei | Russia | Ureilite | 1.9 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.