Meteorite falls of 1923
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1923, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Montferré, at 149 kg.
What fell in 1923
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdon | United Kingdom | L6 | 1.3 kg |
| Birni N'konni | Nigeria | H4 | 560 g |
| Holetta | Ethiopia | Stone-uncl | 1.42 kg |
| Montferré | France | H5 | 149 kg |
| Nakhon Pathom | Thailand | L6 | 23.2 kg |
| Serra de Magé | Brazil | Eucrite-cm | 1.8 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.