Fireball Event — July 21, 2016
7.8N, 1.6W · Alt: 37.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on July 21, 2016 near 7.8N, 1.6W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.
0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2016-07-21 00:48:52 UTC |
| Latitude | 7.8000000 |
| Longitude | -1.6000000 |
| Altitude | 37.00 km (23 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.1100 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on July 21, 2016 at 00:48:52 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 7.8N, 1.6W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.