Fireball Event — April 10, 2016

22N, 149E · Alt: 35.20 km · Vel: 15.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 10, 2016 near 22N, 149E . It released an estimated 1.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.20 km. Entry velocity was 15.10 km/s.

1.4000 kt
Impact Energy
35.20 km
Altitude
15.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-04-10 14:57:53 UTC
Latitude22.0000000
Longitude149.0000000
Altitude35.20 km (21.9 miles)
Velocity15.10 km/s (33,778 mph)
Impact Energy1.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2016

February 6, 2016
30.4S, 25.5W
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May 16, 2016
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June 27, 2016
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February 21, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 10, 2016 at 14:57:53 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 22N, 149E at an altitude of 35.20 km (21.9 miles).

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