Meteorite falls of 1941
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1941, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Phuoc-Binh, at 11 kg.
What fell in 1941
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Moshannan Park | United States | L5 | 705 g |
| Mafra | Brazil | L3-4 | 600 g |
| Maridi | South Sudan | H6 | 3.2 kg |
| Phuoc-Binh | Vietnam | L5 | 11 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.