Fireball Event — March 1, 2011

53.5N, 103.9E · Alt: 30.60 km · Vel: 11.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 1, 2011 near 53.5N, 103.9E . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 30.60 km. Entry velocity was 11.90 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
30.60 km
Altitude
11.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2011-03-01 10:37:54 UTC
Latitude53.5000000
Longitude103.9000000
Altitude30.60 km (19 miles)
Velocity11.90 km/s (26,620 mph)
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2011

May 25, 2011
4.1N, 14E
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April 17, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 1, 2011 at 10:37:54 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 53.5N, 103.9E at an altitude of 30.60 km (19 miles).

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