Fireball Event — March 11, 2022

70N, 9.1W · Alt: 33.30 km · Vel: 17.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 11, 2022 near 70N, 9.1W . It released an estimated 3.8000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km. Entry velocity was 17.20 km/s.

3.8000 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
17.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-03-11 21:22:45 UTC
Latitude70.0000000
Longitude-9.1000000
Altitude33.30 km (20.7 miles)
Velocity17.20 km/s (38,475 mph)
Impact Energy3.8000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"3.8000 kilotons — Equivalent to 3,800 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 11, 2022 at 21:22:45 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 3.8000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 3,800 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 70N, 9.1W at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).

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