Meteorite falls of the 1970s
60 witnessed falls are recorded in the catalogue for the 1970s, spread over 10 of the decade's years. Choose a year for the full list, or follow the links straight to each meteorite.
1970 8
Dongtai (China), Dwaleni (eSwatini), Kiffa (Mauritania), Lost City (United States), Malakal (South Sudan), Nejo (Ethiopia), Tillaberi (Niger), Ucera (Venezuela)
1971 7
Anlong (China), Haverö (Finland), Kabo (Nigeria), Marilia (Brazil), Noventa Vicentina (Italy), Shuangyang (China), Wethersfield (1971) (United States)
1972 3
Guibga (Burkina Faso), Ipiranga (Brazil), Valera (Venezuela)
1973 4
Canon City (United States), Lichtenberg (South Africa), Natal, San Juan Capistrano (United States)
1974 7
Aioun el Atrouss (Mauritania), Enshi (China), Gorlovka (Ukraine), Jolomba (Angola), Mayo Belwa (Nigeria), Naragh (Iran), Stratford (United States)
1975 4
Ijopega (Papua New Guinea), Ningbo (China), Tambakwatu (Indonesia), Tuxtuac (Mexico)
1976 12
Jilin, the largest stony meteorite seen to fall. Why 1976 matters
Acapulco (Mexico), Dhajala (India), Dowa (Malawi), Dunhua (China), Grefsheim (Norway), Jilin (China) Famous, Junan (China), Qingzhen (China), Ruhobobo (Rwanda), Sheyang (China), Udaipur, Zhuanghe (China)
1977 10
Alta'ameem (Iraq), Bo Xian (China), Changde (China), El Paso de Aguila (Mexico), Fuyang (China), Iguaracu (Brazil), Innisfree (Canada), Kutais (Russia), Louisville (United States), Xingyang (China)
1978 3
Chitenay (France), Lishui (China), Nuevo Mercurio (Mexico)