Meteorite falls of 1931
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1931, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Tatahouine, at 12 kg.
What fell in 1931
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konovo | Bulgaria | LL5 | 90 g |
| Malotas | Argentina | H5 | Not recorded |
| Pontlyfni | United Kingdom | Winonaite | 157 g |
| Tatahouine Famous | Tunisia | Diogenite | 12 kg |
| Wuzhi | China | Stone-uncl | Not recorded |
| Yukan | China | LL6 | 4.8 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.