Meteorite falls of 1996
5 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1996, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Piplia Kalan, at 42 kg.
What fell in 1996
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fermo | Italy | H3-5 | 10.2 kg |
| Guangmingshan | China | H5 | 2.91 kg |
| Piplia Kalan | India | Eucrite-mmict | 42 kg |
| Tsukuba | Japan | H5-6 | 800 g |
| Turtle Lake | United States | L5 | 89 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.