Meteorite falls of 2002
8 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 2002, in 8 countries. The largest recovered mass is Thuathe, at 45.3 kg.
What fell in 2002
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby sur Chéran | France | Eucrite-mmict | 252 g |
| Bensour | Morocco | LL6 | 45 kg |
| Bhawad | India | LL6 | 678 g |
| Kilabo | Nigeria | LL6 | 19 kg |
| Maromandia | Madagascar | L6 | 6 kg |
| Neuschwanstein | Austria | EL6 | 6.19 kg |
| San Michele | Italy | L6 | 237 g |
| Thuathe | Lesotho | H4/5 | 45.3 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 2002: The Eastern Mediterranean airburst, 2002.