Fireball Event — June 16, 2011

67.3N, 21.4W · Alt: 40.50 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 16, 2011 near 67.3N, 21.4W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.50 km.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
40.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2011-06-16 11:51:50 UTC
Latitude67.3000000
Longitude-21.4000000
Altitude40.50 km (25.2 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 16, 2011 at 11:51:50 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 67.3N, 21.4W at an altitude of 40.50 km (25.2 miles).

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