Meteorite falls of 1956
8 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1956, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Paranaiba, at 100 kg.
What fell in 1956
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breitscheid | Germany | H5 | 1.5 kg |
| Centerville | United States | H5 | 46 g |
| Hotse | China | L6 | 180 g |
| Idutywa | South Africa | H5 | 3.46 kg |
| Nadiabondi | Burkina Faso | H5 | 8.17 kg |
| Paranaiba | Brazil | L6 | 100 kg |
| San Pedro de Quiles | Chile | L6 | 282 g |
| Sinnai | Italy | H6 | 2 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.