Fireball Event — October 17, 2014

4.6S, 66.3W · Alt: 39.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 17, 2014 near 4.6S, 66.3W . It released an estimated 0.2500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.00 km.

0.2500 kt
Impact Energy
39.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-10-17 14:07:36 UTC
Latitude-4.6000000
Longitude-66.3000000
Altitude39.00 km (24.2 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.2500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2500 kilotons — Equivalent to 250 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 October 17, 2014 at 14:07:36 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 250 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 4.6S, 66.3W at an altitude of 39.00 km (24.2 miles).

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