Fireball Event — January 14, 1999
44S, 129.7W · Alt: 32.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on January 14, 1999 near 44S, 129.7W . It released an estimated 9.8000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.00 km.
9.8000 kt
Impact Energy
32.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 1999-01-14 08:06:04 UTC |
| Latitude | -44.0000000 |
| Longitude | -129.7000000 |
| Altitude | 32.00 km (19.9 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 9.8000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"9.8000 kilotons — Equivalent to 9,800 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on January 14, 1999 at 08:06:04 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 9.8000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 9,800 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 44S, 129.7W at an altitude of 32.00 km (19.9 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.