Meteorite falls of 1898
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1898, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Quesa, at 10.75 kg.
What fell in 1898
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover | United States | L6 | 3.2 kg |
| Mariaville | United States | Iron | 340 g |
| Mjelleim | Norway | H | 101 g |
| Quesa | Spain | Iron, IAB-ung | 10.75 kg |
| Zaisho | Japan | Pallasite, PMG-an | 330 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.