Fireball Event — August 9, 2005
21.5S, 56.2E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 16.90 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on August 9, 2005 near 21.5S, 56.2E . It released an estimated 0.0890 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 16.90 km/s.
0.0890 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
16.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2005-08-09 14:35:45 UTC |
| Latitude | -21.5000000 |
| Longitude | 56.2000000 |
| Altitude | 37.00 km (23 miles) |
| Velocity | 16.90 km/s (37,804 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.0890 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.0890 kilotons — Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on August 9, 2005 at 14:35:45 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.0890 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 21.5S, 56.2E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).
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