Meteorite falls of 1971
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1971, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Kabo, at 13.4 kg.
What fell in 1971
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anlong | China | H5 | 2.5 kg |
| Haverö | Finland | Ureilite | 1.54 kg |
| Kabo | Nigeria | H4 | 13.4 kg |
| Marilia | Brazil | H4 | 2.5 kg |
| Noventa Vicentina | Italy | H4 | 177 g |
| Shuangyang | China | H5 | 3.9 kg |
| Wethersfield (1971) | United States | L6 | 350 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.