Meteorite falls of 1936
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1936, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Ichkala, at 3.97 kg.
What fell in 1936
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent | United States | CM2 | 78 g |
| Ichkala | Russia | H6 | 3.97 kg |
| Macibini | South Africa | Eucrite-pmict | 2 kg |
| Nassirah | New Caledonia | H4 | 347 g |
| Yurtuk | Ukraine | Howardite | 1.47 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.