Fireball Event — August 29, 2014

6.2S, 49.9W

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 29, 2014 near 6.2S, 49.9W . It released an estimated 0.0920 kilotons of energy.

0.0920 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-08-29 23:15:39 UTC
Latitude-6.2000000
Longitude-49.9000000
Altitude—
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0920 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0920 kilotons — Equivalent to 92,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2014

August 23, 2014
61.7S, 132.6E
7.6000 kt
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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1.3000 kt
May 16, 2014
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0.9200 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 29, 2014 at 23:15:39 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0920 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 92,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 6.2S, 49.9W.

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