Meteorite falls of 1978
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1978, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Nuevo Mercurio, at 50 kg.
What fell in 1978
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitenay | France | L6 | 4 kg |
| Lishui | China | L5 | 498 g |
| Nuevo Mercurio | Mexico | H5 | 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.