Meteorite falls of 1918
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1918, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Saratov, at 200 kg.
What fell in 1918
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasatovo | Russia | H4 | 152 kg |
| Norfork | United States | Iron, IIIAB | 1.05 kg |
| Richardton | United States | H5 | 90 kg |
| Saratov | Russia | L4 | 200 kg |
| Tané | Japan | L5 | 905 g |
| Witklip Farm | South Africa | H5 | 22 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.