Fireball Event — May 16, 2014

44.2S, 176.2W · Alt: 44.00 km · Vel: 16.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 16, 2014 near 44.2S, 176.2W . It released an estimated 0.9200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 44.00 km. Entry velocity was 16.50 km/s.

0.9200 kt
Impact Energy
44.00 km
Altitude
16.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-05-16 12:42:47 UTC
Latitude-44.2000000
Longitude-176.2000000
Altitude44.00 km (27.3 miles)
Velocity16.50 km/s (36,910 mph)
Impact Energy0.9200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.9200 kilotons — Equivalent to 920 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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1.5000 kt
March 18, 2014
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June 28, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 16, 2014 at 12:42:47 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.9200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 920 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 44.2S, 176.2W at an altitude of 44.00 km (27.3 miles).

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