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MTG-LI Gulf of Aden fireball detection
13 MAY. 2026 publication date 59 Views

MTG-LI detection of 22 January 2026 fireball over the Gulf of Aden. The observed signal shows a gradual increase in brightness as the meteor penetrates deeper into the atmosphere, before rapidly fading as it fragments or burns up.

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ESA/Eumetsat

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ESA Standard Licence

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