Meteorite falls of 1911
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1911, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Demina, at 16.4 kg.
Why 1911 matters
On 28 June 1911 stones fell at El Nakhla el Baharia in Egypt. Nakhla gave its name to the nakhlites from Mars, and later study found clay and other minerals formed by water on the planet.
What fell in 1911
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demina | Russia | L6 | 16.4 kg |
| Erevan | Armenia | Howardite | 107 g |
| Kilbourn | United States | H5 | 772 g |
| Nakhla Famous | Egypt | Martian (nakhlite) | 10 kg |
| Tonk | India | CI1 | 7.7 g |
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.