Fireball Event — December 13, 2014

86.7N, 162.1W · Alt: 30.70 km · Vel: 21.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 13, 2014 near 86.7N, 162.1W . It released an estimated 0.1500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 30.70 km. Entry velocity was 21.70 km/s.

0.1500 kt
Impact Energy
30.70 km
Altitude
21.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-12-13 02:53:52 UTC
Latitude86.7000000
Longitude-162.1000000
Altitude30.70 km (19.1 miles)
Velocity21.70 km/s (48,542 mph)
Impact Energy0.1500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1500 kilotons — Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2014

August 23, 2014
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May 8, 2014
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February 13, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 13, 2014 at 02:53:52 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 86.7N, 162.1W at an altitude of 30.70 km (19.1 miles).

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