Fireball Event — February 17, 2012

3.2S, 39.9W · Alt: 45.60 km

0.4800 kt
Impact Energy
45.60 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-02-17 10:47:16 UTC
Latitude-3.2000000
Longitude-39.9000000
Altitude45.60 km (28.3 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.4800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4800 kilotons — Equivalent to 480 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2012

October 2, 2012
8.1S, 111.9W
1.3000 kt
October 3, 2012
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August 26, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 17, 2012 at 10:47:16 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 480 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 3.2S, 39.9W at an altitude of 45.60 km (28.3 miles).

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