Meteorite falls of 1940
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1940, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Ramnagar, at 3.77 kg.
What fell in 1940
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhola | Bangladesh | LL3-6 | 1.05 kg |
| Erakot | India | CM2 | 113 g |
| Kediri | Indonesia | L4 | 3.3 kg |
| Ramnagar | India | L6 | 3.77 kg |
| Semarkona | India | LL3.00 | 691 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.