Meteorite falls of 1899
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1899, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Bjurböle, at 330 kg.
What fell in 1899
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan | United States | H5 | 32 kg |
| Bjurböle Famous | Finland | L/LL4 | 330 kg |
| Donga Kohrod | India | H6 | 230 g |
| Magnesia | Turkey | Iron, IAB-sHL | 5 kg |
| Peramiho | Tanzania | Eucrite-mmict | 165 g |
| Rancho de la Presa | Mexico | H5 | 300 g |
| Zomba | Malawi | L6 | 7.5 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.