Fireball Event — November 17, 2018
47.3N, 172.9W · Alt: 32.50 km · Vel: 19.10 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on November 17, 2018 near 47.3N, 172.9W . It released an estimated 0.5400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.50 km. Entry velocity was 19.10 km/s.
0.5400 kt
Impact Energy
32.50 km
Altitude
19.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2018-11-17 21:48:23 UTC |
| Latitude | 47.3000000 |
| Longitude | -172.9000000 |
| Altitude | 32.50 km (20.2 miles) |
| Velocity | 19.10 km/s (42,726 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.5400 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.5400 kilotons — Equivalent to 540 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on November 17, 2018 at 21:48:23 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.5400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 540 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 47.3N, 172.9W at an altitude of 32.50 km (20.2 miles).
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