Fireball Event — December 12, 2014

33.5N, 144.9E · Alt: 26.30 km · Vel: 12.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 12, 2014 near 33.5N, 144.9E . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.30 km. Entry velocity was 12.00 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
26.30 km
Altitude
12.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-12-12 06:48:07 UTC
Latitude33.5000000
Longitude144.9000000
Altitude26.30 km (16.3 miles)
Velocity12.00 km/s (26,843 mph)
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 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 December 12, 2014 at 06:48:07 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 33.5N, 144.9E at an altitude of 26.30 km (16.3 miles).

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