Meteorite falls of 1901
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1901, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Phillips County (stone), at 57.9 kg.
What fell in 1901
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chervettaz | Switzerland | L5 | 705 g |
| Hvittis | Finland | EL6 | 14 kg |
| Jemlapur | Not recorded | L6 | 450 g |
| Phillips County (stone) | United States | L6 | 57.9 kg |
| Sindhri | Pakistan | H5 | 8.4 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.