Fireball Event — October 4, 1991

78.7N, 6.3E

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 4, 1991 near 78.7N, 6.3E . It released an estimated 1.4000 kilotons of energy.

1.4000 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)1991-10-04 09:22:47 UTC
Latitude78.7000000
Longitude6.3000000
Altitude—
Velocity—
Impact Energy1.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 4, 1991 at 09:22:47 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 78.7N, 6.3E.

Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.