Fireball Event — March 1, 2012

46.9N, 29.8W

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 1, 2012 near 46.9N, 29.8W . It released an estimated 0.0880 kilotons of energy.

0.0880 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-03-01 03:12:40 UTC
Latitude46.9000000
Longitude-29.8000000
Altitude—
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0880 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0880 kilotons — Equivalent to 88,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2012

October 2, 2012
8.1S, 111.9W
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October 3, 2012
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September 18, 2012
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August 26, 2012
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February 12, 2012
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May 4, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 1, 2012 at 03:12:40 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0880 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 88,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 46.9N, 29.8W.

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