Meteorite falls of 1906
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1906, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Kulp, at 3.72 kg.
What fell in 1906
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell | United States | L5 | 2.38 kg |
| Diep River | South Africa | L6 | 1 kg |
| Kijima (1906) | Japan | Stone-uncl | 331 g |
| Kirbyville | United States | Eucrite-mmict | 98 g |
| Krutikha | Russia | OC | 845 g |
| Kulp | Armenia | H6 | 3.72 kg |
| Vishnupur | India | LL4-6 | 2.44 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.