Meteorite falls of 1937
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1937, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Putinga, at 300 kg.
What fell in 1937
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belville | Argentina | OC | Not recorded |
| Kainsaz | Russia | CO3.2 | 200 kg |
| Kaptal-Aryk | Kyrgyzstan | L6 | 3.5 kg |
| Mabwe-Khoywa | Myanmar | L5 | 540 g |
| Putinga | Brazil | L6 | 300 kg |
| Rangala | India | L6 | 3.22 kg |
| Tauti | Romania | L6 | 21 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.