Meteorite falls of 2012
2 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 2012, in 1 country. The largest recovered mass is Battle Mountain, at 2.9 kg.
Why 2012 matters
On 22 April 2012 a daytime fireball over California dropped carbon-rich stones near Sutter's Mill, the site of the 1848 gold discovery. Weather radar helped searchers find where the pieces had landed.
What fell in 2012
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain | United States | L6 | 2.9 kg |
| Sutter's Mill Famous | United States | C | 993 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.