Fireball Event — January 27, 2016
45.8S, 53.6E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 11.50 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on January 27, 2016 near 45.8S, 53.6E . It released an estimated 0.2700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 11.50 km/s.
0.2700 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
11.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2016-01-27 09:59:15 UTC |
| Latitude | -45.8000000 |
| Longitude | 53.6000000 |
| Altitude | 37.00 km (23 miles) |
| Velocity | 11.50 km/s (25,725 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.2700 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.2700 kilotons — Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on January 27, 2016 at 09:59:15 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.2700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 45.8S, 53.6E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).
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