Meteorite falls of 1952
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1952, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Abee, at 107 kg.
What fell in 1952
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abee Famous | Canada | EH4 | 107 kg |
| Avanhandava | Brazil | H4 | 9.33 kg |
| Galim (a) | Cameroon | LL6 | 36 g |
| Galim (b) | Cameroon | EH3/4-an | 28 g |
| Min-Fan-Zhun | China | LL6 | 5.5 kg |
| Zavetnoe | Russia | L6 | 800 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.