Meteorite falls of 1965
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1965, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Barwell, at 44 kg.
Why 1965 matters
On 24 December 1965 stones fell on the village of Barwell in Leicestershire. About 44 kilograms were recovered, the largest total mass from any fall in Britain.
What fell in 1965
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Famous | United Kingdom | L5 | 44 kg |
| Conquista | Brazil | H4 | 20.35 kg |
| Revelstoke | Canada | CI1 | 1 g |
| Taonan | China | L5 | 3.85 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.