Fireball Event — April 7, 2018
72.4N, 78.7W · Alt: 31.50 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on April 7, 2018 near 72.4N, 78.7W . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.50 km.
0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
31.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2018-04-07 03:05:09 UTC |
| Latitude | 72.4000000 |
| Longitude | -78.7000000 |
| Altitude | 31.50 km (19.6 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.2300 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on April 7, 2018 at 03:05:09 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 72.4N, 78.7W at an altitude of 31.50 km (19.6 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.