Meteorite falls of 1977
10 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1977, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Xingyang, at 75.5 kg.
What fell in 1977
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta'ameem | Iraq | LL5 | 6 kg |
| Bo Xian | China | LL3.9 | 7.5 kg |
| Changde | China | H5 | 1.81 kg |
| El Paso de Aguila | Mexico | H5 | 17.23 kg |
| Fuyang | China | Stone-uncl | 2.5 kg |
| Iguaracu | Brazil | H5 | 1.2 kg |
| Innisfree | Canada | L5 | 4.58 kg |
| Kutais | Russia | H5 | 23 g |
| Louisville | United States | L6 | 1.3 kg |
| Xingyang | China | H6 | 75.5 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.