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List of bolides: A meteor exploded over the Bering Sea with a force over 10 times greater than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in 1945.
A bolide meteor explodes over the Bering Sea with energy exceeding ten times that of the Hiroshima atomic bomb.
On December 18, 2018, a large meteoroid entered Earth's atmosphere and detonated above the Bering Sea in a powerful airburst. The explosion released energy estimated at 173 kilotons of TNT, surpassing the force of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The event was detected by satellites and infrasound sensors, though no damage occurred due to its remote location. Scientists analyzed the data to determine the meteor's size, velocity, and composition, contributing to the study of near-Earth objects. The bolide underscored the importance of global monitoring systems to assess potential impact hazards. It remains one of the most energetic meteor events recorded in modern times.
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List of bolides