Meteorite falls of 1927
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1927, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Udei Station, at 103 kg.
What fell in 1927
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamra Springs | Kazakhstan | L6 | 1 kg |
| Oesede | Germany | H5 | 1.4 kg |
| Sopot | Romania | OC | 958 g |
| Tilden | United States | L6 | 74.8 kg |
| Trysil | Norway | L/LL6 | 640 g |
| Udei Station | Nigeria | Iron, IAB-ung | 103 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.