Meteorite falls of 1916
10 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1916, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Boguslavka, at 256 kg.
What fell in 1916
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | United States | L6 | 611 g |
| Boguslavka | Russia | Iron, IIAB | 256 kg |
| Calivo | Philippines | Stone-uncl | 2.4 kg |
| Ekh Khera | India | H6 | 840 g |
| Rampurhat | India | LL | 100 g |
| Renqiu | China | L6 | 355 g |
| Sinai | Egypt | L6 | 1.46 kg |
| Sultanpur | India | L/LL6 | 1.71 kg |
| Tomita | Japan | L | 600 g |
| Treysa | Germany | Iron, IIIAB-an | 63 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.