Meteorite falls of 1945
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1945, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Fuhe, at 23 kg.
What fell in 1945
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka | United States | L6 | 1.38 kg |
| Fuhe | China | L5 | 23 kg |
| Meru | Kenya | LL6 | 6 kg |
| Soroti | Uganda | Iron, ungrouped | 2.05 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.