Meteorite falls of 1887
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1887, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Ochansk, at 500 kg.
What fell in 1887
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bielokrynitschie | Ukraine | H4 | 1.9 kg |
| De Cewsville | Canada | H6 | 340 g |
| Lalitpur | India | L6 | 372 g |
| Ochansk | Russia | H4 | 500 kg |
| Phu Hong | Vietnam | H4 | 500 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.