Fireball Event — February 28, 2010

48.7N, 21E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 15.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 28, 2010 near 48.7N, 21E . It released an estimated 0.4300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 15.10 km/s.

0.4300 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
15.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2010-02-28 22:24:50 UTC
Latitude48.7000000
Longitude21.0000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity15.10 km/s (33,778 mph)
Impact Energy0.4300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4300 kilotons — Equivalent to 430 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2010

July 6, 2010
34.1S, 174.5W
14.0000 kt
December 25, 2010
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September 3, 2010
61S, 146.7E
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April 16, 2010
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2.2000 kt
September 5, 2010
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1.7000 kt
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1.2000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 28, 2010 at 22:24:50 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 430 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48.7N, 21E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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