Meteorite falls of 1943
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1943, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Leedey, at 51.5 kg.
What fell in 1943
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni | South Africa | H6 | 3.88 kg |
| Duwun | South Korea | L6 | 2.12 kg |
| Leedey | United States | L6 | 51.5 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.