Fireball Event — January 12, 2014

2.9N, 64.4E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 16.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 12, 2014 near 2.9N, 64.4E . It released an estimated 0.2400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 16.20 km/s.

0.2400 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
16.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-01-12 16:00:48 UTC
Latitude2.9000000
Longitude64.4000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity16.20 km/s (36,238 mph)
Impact Energy0.2400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2400 kilotons — Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2014

August 23, 2014
61.7S, 132.6E
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May 8, 2014
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November 28, 2014
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February 13, 2014
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March 18, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 12, 2014 at 16:00:48 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 2.9N, 64.4E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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