Meteorite falls of 1957
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1957, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Raco, at 5 kg.
What fell in 1957
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Rais | Saudi Arabia | CR2-an | 160 g |
| Distrito Quebracho | Argentina | H4 | 400 g |
| Essebi | Uganda | C2-ung | 500 g |
| Ibitira | Brazil | Eucrite-mmict | 2.5 kg |
| Raco | Argentina | H5 | 5 kg |
| Ufana | Tanzania | EL6 | 189 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.