Meteorite falls of 1921
8 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1921, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Tuan Tuc, at 13.1 kg.
What fell in 1921
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyrout | Lebanon | LL3.8 | 1.1 kg |
| Haripura | India | CM2 | 315 g |
| Pitts | United States | Iron, IAB-ung | 3.76 kg |
| Rose City | United States | H5 | 10.6 kg |
| Samelia | India | Iron, IIIAB | 2.46 kg |
| Sharps | United States | H3.4 | 1.27 kg |
| Shikarpur | India | L6 | 3.68 kg |
| Tuan Tuc | Vietnam | L6 | 13.1 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.