[meteorite-list] Largest fall in the world?

From: mexicodoug at aim.com <mexicodoug_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:29:54 -0500
Message-ID: <8CB1E36056B2911-648-1A49_at_WEBMAIL-MA03.sysops.aol.com>

Yes, Matt, of all the?"Official" meteorite names, Sikhote-Alin
represents:

45.9% of the witnessed TKW in Dr. Grossman's Database.

Dr. Grossman's database does not include Gao and Monze which were
fairly large falls and could slightly adjust that number down a
percentage point or two.

Bernd, Kunya-Urgench (plus the so-called "Official" Dashoguz) in your
database and not make the cut?

For reference when comparing these numbers, the USGS dadabase shows
Sikhote Alin as 23 metric tons (over 25 of the American 2000 pounder
tons).

Best wishes,
Doug


-----Original Message-----
From: bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 4:47 pm
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Largest fall in the world?



Matt is wondering:

"Am wondering what is the largest fall, in terms of kg,
 ever witnessed? Was it Sikhote-Alin at 28 tons??"

Hi Matt and List,

Yes, as far as I can tell ... I had better say as far as my database(s)
can tell
:-)

1. Sikhote-Alin
2. Jilin
3. Allende
4. Pultusk
5. Norton County


Best pre-Xmas wishes,

Bernd


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