Meteorite falls of 1951
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1951, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Elenovka, at 54.64 kg.
What fell in 1951
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | Denmark | H6 | 720 g |
| Dubrovnik | Croatia | L3-6 | 1.9 kg |
| Elenovka | Ukraine | L5 | 54.64 kg |
| Kalaba | DR Congo | H4 | 950 g |
| Lusaka | DR Congo | Unknown | Not recorded |
| Manych | Russia | LL3.4 | 3.56 kg |
| Yambo | DR Congo | H5 | 4 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.