Meteorite falls of 1893
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1893, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Beaver Creek, at 14 kg.
What fell in 1893
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | Canada | H5 | 14 kg |
| Bherai | India | L6 | 100 g |
| Pricetown | United States | L6 | 900 g |
| Zabrodje | Belarus | L6 | 3 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.