Meteorite falls of 1968
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1968, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Juromenha, at 25.25 kg.
What fell in 1968
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awere | Uganda | L4 | 134 g |
| Juromenha | Portugal | Iron, IIIAB | 25.25 kg |
| Piancaldoli | Italy | LL3.4 | 13 g |
| San Pedro Jacuaro | Mexico | LL6 | 460 g |
| Schenectady | United States | H5 | 283 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.