Meteorite falls of 1913
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1913, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Sakauchi, at 4.18 kg.
What fell in 1913
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banswal | India | L5 | 14 g |
| Kamiomi | Japan | H5 | 448 g |
| Moore County | United States | Eucrite-cm | 1.88 kg |
| Sakauchi | Japan | Iron | 4.18 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.