Meteorite falls of 1972
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1972, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Valera, at 50 kg.
What fell in 1972
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guibga | Burkina Faso | L5 | 288 g |
| Ipiranga | Brazil | H6 | 7 kg |
| Valera | Venezuela | L5 | 50 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.
Also in 1972: The Great Daylight Fireball, 1972.