Fireball Event — January 4, 1998

35.1S, 33.4E · Alt: 30.00 km · Vel: 17.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 4, 1998 near 35.1S, 33.4E . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 30.00 km. Entry velocity was 17.10 km/s.

0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
30.00 km
Altitude
17.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)1998-01-04 23:00:27 UTC
Latitude-35.1000000
Longitude33.4000000
Altitude30.00 km (18.6 miles)
Velocity17.10 km/s (38,252 mph)
Impact Energy0.2300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT"

Nearby Fireballs

August 17, 2003
39S, 34E
1.6000 kt
November 2, 2015
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0.2400 kt
July 10, 1999
37.8S, 39.6E
0.8600 kt
August 18, 2006
43S, 33.4E
0.1100 kt
August 25, 2024
33.6S, 24.5E
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May 14, 2017
26S, 32.4E
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Other Fireballs in 1998

November 11, 1998
6.5N, 156.4E
1.6000 kt
March 22, 1998
1.4N, 26.6E
0.4100 kt
September 4, 1998
0.3800 kt
July 28, 1998
0.2000 kt
January 8, 1998
0.2000 kt
August 30, 1998
61.8S, 171E
0.1400 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 4, 1998 at 23:00:27 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 35.1S, 33.4E at an altitude of 30.00 km (18.6 miles).

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