Meteorite falls of 1948
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1948, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Norton County, at 1.1 t.
What fell in 1948
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardan | Pakistan | H5 | 4.5 kg |
| Norton County Famous | United States | Aubrite | 1.1 t |
| Uzcudun | Argentina | L | 20 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.