Fireball Event — December 1, 2010
72.5S, 144.9E · Alt: 33.30 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on December 1, 2010 near 72.5S, 144.9E . It released an estimated 0.4100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km.
0.4100 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2010-12-01 06:31:46 UTC |
| Latitude | -72.5000000 |
| Longitude | 144.9000000 |
| Altitude | 33.30 km (20.7 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.4100 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.4100 kilotons — Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on December 1, 2010 at 06:31:46 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.4100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 72.5S, 144.9E at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.