Meteorite falls of 1980
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1980, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Xi Ujimgin, at 5.9 kg.
What fell in 1980
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangrao | China | L6 | 1.9 kg |
| Kaidun Famous | Yemen | CR2 | 2 kg |
| Lunan | China | H6 | 2.52 kg |
| Mianchi | China | H5 | 1.1 kg |
| Richland Springs | United States | OC | 1.9 kg |
| Xi Ujimgin | China | L/LL6-an | 5.9 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.