Meteorite falls of 1896
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1896, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Lesves, at 2 kg.
What fell in 1896
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atemajac | Mexico | L6 | 94 g |
| Lesves | Belgium | L6 | 2 kg |
| Madrid | Spain | L6 | 400 g |
| Ottawa | United States | LL6 | 840 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.