Meteorite falls of 1939
10 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1939, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Dresden (Ontario), at 47.7 kg.
What fell in 1939
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andura | India | H6 | 17.9 kg |
| Chervony Kut | Ukraine | Eucrite-mmict | 1.7 kg |
| Dresden (Ontario) | Canada | H6 | 47.7 kg |
| Ekeby | Sweden | H4 | 3.34 kg |
| Glanggang | Indonesia | H5-6 | 1.3 kg |
| Kendleton | United States | L4 | 6.94 kg |
| Nyaung | Myanmar | Iron, IIIAB | 738 g |
| Santa Cruz | Mexico | CM2 | 60 g |
| Selakopi | Indonesia | H5 | 1.59 kg |
| Washougal | United States | Howardite | 225 g |
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.