Fireball Event — March 8, 2010
32N, 92.9W · Alt: 52.00 km · Vel: 24.50 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on March 8, 2010 near 32N, 92.9W . It released an estimated 0.8500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 52.00 km. Entry velocity was 24.50 km/s.
0.8500 kt
Impact Energy
52.00 km
Altitude
24.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2010-03-08 22:02:07 UTC |
| Latitude | 32.0000000 |
| Longitude | -92.9000000 |
| Altitude | 52.00 km (32.3 miles) |
| Velocity | 24.50 km/s (54,805 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.8500 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.8500 kilotons — Equivalent to 850 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on March 8, 2010 at 22:02:07 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.8500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 850 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 32N, 92.9W at an altitude of 52.00 km (32.3 miles).
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