Meteorite falls of 1930
11 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1930, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Paragould, at 408 kg.
What fell in 1930
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguada | Argentina | L6 | 1.62 kg |
| Boriskino | Russia | CM2 | 1.34 kg |
| Gyokukei | South Korea | OC | 1.32 kg |
| Karoonda | Australia | CK4 | 41.73 kg |
| Lillaverke | Sweden | H5 | 6.86 kg |
| Malampaka | Tanzania | H | 470 g |
| Miller (Arkansas) | United States | H5 | 16.7 kg |
| Moorleah | Australia | L6 | 8.89 kg |
| Oldenburg (1930) | Germany | L6 | 16.57 kg |
| Paragould | United States | LL5 | 408 kg |
| Plantersville | United States | H6 | 2.09 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.
Also in 1930: The Curuçá event, 1930.