Meteorite falls of 1904
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1904, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Shelburne, at 18.6 kg.
What fell in 1904
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaul | Russia | H5 | 23 g |
| Gumoschnik | Bulgaria | H5 | 5.7 kg |
| Okano | Japan | Iron, IIAB | 4.74 kg |
| Shelburne | Canada | L5 | 18.6 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.