Meteorite falls of 1917
10 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1917, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Colby (Wisconsin), at 104 kg.
What fell in 1917
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby (Wisconsin) | United States | L6 | 104 kg |
| Cranganore | India | L6 | 1.46 kg |
| Garhi Yasin | Pakistan | Iron, IIE | 380 g |
| Independence | United States | L6 | 880 g |
| Nan Yang Pao | China | L6 | 52.9 kg |
| Ranchapur | India | H4 | 290 g |
| Sediköy | Turkey | L6 | 240 g |
| Silistra | Bulgaria | Achondrite-ung | 0.15 g |
| Strathmore | United Kingdom | L6 | 13.4 kg |
| Troup | United States | L6 | 1.02 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.