Meteorite falls of 1997
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1997, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Juancheng, at 100 kg.
What fell in 1997
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juancheng | China | H5 | 100 kg |
| Vissannapeta | India | Eucrite-cm | 1.3 kg |
| Worden | United States | L5 | 1.55 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.