Fireball Event — May 8, 1996

Unknown location

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 8, 1996 . It released an estimated 0.0980 kilotons of energy.

0.0980 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)1996-05-08 01:02:05 UTC
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Velocity
Impact Energy0.0980 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0980 kilotons — Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 8, 1996 at 01:02:05 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0980 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates .

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