Meteorite falls of 1988
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1988, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Chisenga, at 3.92 kg.
What fell in 1988
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceniceros | Mexico | L3.7 | 1.03 kg |
| Chela | Tanzania | H4 | 2.94 kg |
| Chisenga | Malawi | Iron, IIIAB | 3.92 kg |
| Palca de Aparzo | Argentina | L5 | 1.43 kg |
| Torino | Italy | H6 | 977 g |
| Trebbin | Germany | LL6 | 1.25 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.
Also in 1988: The sensor record of airbursts.