Meteorite falls of 1982
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1982, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Wethersfield (1982), at 2.76 kg.
What fell in 1982
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujargaon | India | H5 | 2.45 kg |
| Qidong | China | L/LL5 | 1.28 kg |
| Wethersfield (1982) | United States | L6 | 2.76 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.