Fireball Event — July 6, 2010

34.1S, 174.5W · Alt: 26.00 km · Vel: 15.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 6, 2010 near 34.1S, 174.5W . It released an estimated 14.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.00 km. Entry velocity was 15.70 km/s.

14.0000 kt
Impact Energy
26.00 km
Altitude
15.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2010-07-06 23:54:43 UTC
Latitude-34.1000000
Longitude-174.5000000
Altitude26.00 km (16.2 miles)
Velocity15.70 km/s (35,120 mph)
Impact Energy14.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"14.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 14,000 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2010

December 25, 2010
38N, 158E
9.7000 kt
September 3, 2010
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April 16, 2010
1.8N, 176.9W
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September 5, 2010
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January 15, 2010
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March 8, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 6, 2010 at 23:54:43 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 14.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 14,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 34.1S, 174.5W at an altitude of 26.00 km (16.2 miles).

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