Fireball Event — July 30, 2013

50.2S, 90.2E · Alt: 25.60 km · Vel: 18.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 30, 2013 near 50.2S, 90.2E . It released an estimated 1.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 25.60 km. Entry velocity was 18.80 km/s.

1.0000 kt
Impact Energy
25.60 km
Altitude
18.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-07-30 02:36:58 UTC
Latitude-50.2000000
Longitude90.2000000
Altitude25.60 km (15.9 miles)
Velocity18.80 km/s (42,054 mph)
Impact Energy1.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2013

February 15, 2013
54.8N, 61.1E
441.0000 kt
April 30, 2013
35.5N, 30.7W
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January 25, 2013
60.3N, 64.6W
6.9000 kt
October 12, 2013
19.1S, 25W
3.5000 kt
April 21, 2013
28.1S, 64.6W
2.5000 kt
December 23, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 30, 2013 at 02:36:58 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 50.2S, 90.2E at an altitude of 25.60 km (15.9 miles).

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