Meteorite falls of 1949
13 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1949, in 12 countries. The largest recovered mass is Kunashak, at 200 kg.
What fell in 1949
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adzhi-Bogdo (stone) | Mongolia | LL3-6 | 910 g |
| Akaba | Jordan | L6 | 779 g |
| Alberta | DR Congo | L | 625 g |
| Beddgelert | United Kingdom | H5 | 794 g |
| Benton | Canada | LL6 | 2.84 kg |
| Guidder | Cameroon | LL5 | 968 g |
| Ibrisim | Turkey | OC | Not recorded |
| Karewar | Nigeria | L6 | 180 g |
| Kunashak | Russia | L6 | 200 kg |
| Mezel | France | L6 | 1.3 kg |
| Palolo Valley | United States | H5 | 682 g |
| Rupota | Tanzania | L4-6 | 6 kg |
| Vetluga | Russia | Eucrite-mmict | 750 g |
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.