Meteorite falls of 1903
8 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1903, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Jackalsfontein, at 48 kg.
What fell in 1903
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dokachi | Bangladesh | H5 | 3.84 kg |
| Jackalsfontein | South Africa | L6 | 48 kg |
| Menziswyl | Switzerland | L5 | 29 g |
| Rich Mountain | United States | L6 | 668 g |
| St. Mark's | South Africa | EH5 | 13.78 kg |
| Tyumen | Russia | Iron | 750 g |
| Uberaba | Brazil | H5 | 40 kg |
| Valdinizza | Italy | L6 | 1 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.