Meteorite falls of 1985
2 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1985, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is La Criolla, at 45 kg.
What fell in 1985
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Criolla | Argentina | L6 | 45 kg |
| Salzwedel | Germany | LL5 | 43 g |
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.