Meteorite falls of 1944
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1944, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Valdavur, at 2.8 kg.
What fell in 1944
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Flatters | Algeria | Stone-uncl | Not recorded |
| Hallingeberg | Sweden | L3.4 | 1.46 kg |
| Mike | Hungary | L6 | 224 g |
| Mtola | Malawi | Stone-uncl | 1.1 kg |
| Torrington | United States | H6 | 259 g |
| Tulung Dzong | China | Stone-uncl | Not recorded |
| Valdavur | India | H6 | 2.8 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.