Meteorite falls of 1990
8 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1990, in 6 countries. The largest recovered mass is Sterlitamak, at 325 kg.
What fell in 1990
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnwell | United States | H4-an | 1.5 kg |
| Glanerbrug | Germany | L/LL5 | 670 g |
| Itqiy | Morocco | EH7-an | 4.72 kg |
| Jalanash | Not recorded | Ureilite | 700 g |
| Magombedze | Zimbabwe | H3-5 | 667 g |
| Quija | China | H | 17.45 kg |
| Sterlitamak | Russia | Iron, IIIAB | 325 kg |
| Yanzhuang | China | H6 | 3.5 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 1990: Sterlitamak, 1990.