Meteorite falls of 1920
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1920, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Merua, at 71.4 kg.
What fell in 1920
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguila Blanca | Argentina | L | 1.44 kg |
| Atarra | India | L4 | 1.28 kg |
| Kushiike | Japan | OC | 4.46 kg |
| Merua | India | H5 | 71.4 kg |
| Simmern | Germany | H5 | 1.22 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.