Meteorite falls of 1963
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1963, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Peace River, at 45.76 kg.
What fell in 1963
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxie | United States | OC | 266 g |
| Inner Mongolia | China | L6 | 3 kg |
| Karatu | Tanzania | LL6 | 2.22 kg |
| Ohuma | Nigeria | L5 | 7.7 kg |
| Peace River | Canada | L6 | 45.76 kg |
| Usti Nad Orlici | Czechia | L6 | 1.27 kg |
| Zaisan | Kazakhstan | H5 | 463 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.
Also in 1963: The South Indian Ocean airburst, 1963.