Meteorite falls of 1925
9 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1925, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Aïr, at 24 kg.
What fell in 1925
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aïr | Niger | L6 | 24 kg |
| Chaves | Spain | Howardite | 2.95 kg |
| Ellemeet | Netherlands | Diogenite | 1.47 kg |
| Lanzenkirchen | Austria | L4 | 7 kg |
| Maria Linden | Not recorded | L4 | 114 g |
| Numakai | Japan | H4 | 363 g |
| Queen's Mercy | South Africa | H6 | 7 kg |
| Renca | Argentina | L5 | 300 g |
| Villarrica | Paraguay | Stone-uncl | Not recorded |
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.