Meteorite falls of 1970
8 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1970, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Lost City, at 17 kg.
What fell in 1970
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongtai | China | LL6 | 5.5 kg |
| Dwaleni | eSwatini | H4-6 | 3.23 kg |
| Kiffa | Mauritania | H5 | 1.5 kg |
| Lost City | United States | H5 | 17 kg |
| Malakal | South Sudan | L5 | 2 kg |
| Nejo | Ethiopia | L6 | 2.45 kg |
| Tillaberi | Niger | L6 | 3 kg |
| Ucera | Venezuela | H5 | 4.59 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.