Fireball Event — February 21, 2016
36.5N, 37.2W · Alt: 32.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on February 21, 2016 near 36.5N, 37.2W . It released an estimated 0.9700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.00 km.
0.9700 kt
Impact Energy
32.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2016-02-21 05:58:53 UTC |
| Latitude | 36.5000000 |
| Longitude | -37.2000000 |
| Altitude | 32.00 km (19.9 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.9700 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.9700 kilotons — Equivalent to 970 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on February 21, 2016 at 05:58:53 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.9700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 970 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 36.5N, 37.2W at an altitude of 32.00 km (19.9 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.