Meteorite falls of 1999
7 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1999, in 7 countries. The largest recovered mass is Bilanga, at 25 kg.
What fell in 1999
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilanga | Burkina Faso | Diogenite | 25 kg |
| Djoumine | Tunisia | H5-6 | 10 kg |
| Dunbogan | Australia | L6 | 30 g |
| Katagum | Nigeria | L6 | 1.5 kg |
| Kobe | Japan | CK4 | 136 g |
| Leighlinbridge | Ireland | L6 | 271 g |
| Sabrum | India | LL6 | 478 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.