Meteorite falls of 1966
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1966, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Saint-Séverin, at 271 kg.
What fell in 1966
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitado | Angola | L6 | Not recorded |
| Pavel | Bulgaria | H5 | 2.97 kg |
| Saint-Séverin | France | LL6 | 271 kg |
| Seoni | India | H6 | 20 kg |
| Umm Ruaba | Sudan | L5 | 1.7 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.