Meteorite falls of 1960
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1960, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Millbillillie, at 330 kg.
What fell in 1960
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruderheim | Canada | L6 | 303 kg |
| Gao-Guenie Famous | Burkina Faso | H5 | Not recorded |
| Millbillillie Famous | Australia | Eucrite-mmict | 330 kg |
| Soheria | India | OC | 73 g |
| Woolgorong | Australia | L6 | 36 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.