Fireball Event — November 24, 2016

15.2S, 80.3E · Alt: 30.60 km · Vel: 17.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 24, 2016 near 15.2S, 80.3E . It released an estimated 0.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 30.60 km. Entry velocity was 17.40 km/s.

0.4000 kt
Impact Energy
30.60 km
Altitude
17.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-11-24 14:10:34 UTC
Latitude-15.2000000
Longitude80.3000000
Altitude30.60 km (19 miles)
Velocity17.40 km/s (38,923 mph)
Impact Energy0.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 400 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2016

February 6, 2016
30.4S, 25.5W
13.0000 kt
April 10, 2016
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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 November 24, 2016 at 14:10:34 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 15.2S, 80.3E at an altitude of 30.60 km (19 miles).

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