Meteorite falls of 1969
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1969, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Allende, at 2 t.
Why 1969 matters
Two of the most studied meteorites ever fell in 1969. Allende came down in Mexico on 8 February, scattering about 2 tonnes of carbonaceous chondrite rich in the oldest solids of the Solar System. Murchison fell in Australia on 28 September and turned out to hold amino acids made without life.
What fell in 1969
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allende Famous | Mexico | CV3 | 2 t |
| Andreevka | Ukraine | L3 | 600 g |
| Bovedy | United Kingdom | L3 | 5.46 kg |
| Murchison Famous | Australia | CM2 | 100 kg |
| Patora | India | H6 | 4.38 kg |
| Suchy Dul | Poland | L6 | 815 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.