Fireball Event — January 6, 2020

70.4S, 17.5W

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-01-06 11:03:49 UTC
Latitude-70.4000000
Longitude-17.5000000
Altitude—
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 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 January 6, 2020 at 11:03:49 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 70.4S, 17.5W.

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