Fireball Collection

Meteor fireball engraving
Contemporary engraving by Harry Robinson of a meteor seen near Newark-upon-Trent on 18 August 1783. A single fireball that quickly broke up into many small ones was seen

Africa, Zambia, Northern Zambia, Mutinondo Wilderness. A fireball lily in the forest

Woodblock engraving depicting lightening and a fireball in the sky, 17th century
5309300 Woodblock engraving depicting lightening and a fireball in the sky, 17th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting lightening and a fireball in the sky)

I'm feeling so small !!!
FrankBa

JAPANESE FIREBALL
A fire-ball is seen from time to time on Lake Biwa, at Zeze, and is attributed to the spirit of a dead daimio (prince) Date: 1908

A luminous bullet (colour litho)
2783670 A luminous bullet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bright bullet)

US Army test explosion of an atom bomb at the Alamogordo Bombing Range in the New Mexico desert, 16 July 1945 (photo)
6015182 US Army test explosion of an atom bomb at the Alamogordo Bombing Range in the New Mexico desert, 16 July 1945 (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

Fireball caused by a large meteor entering the Earths atmosphere (colour litho)
5996187 Fireball caused by a large meteor entering the Earths atmosphere (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Storming of Ciudad Rodrigo by the Light Division on the night of the 19th January 1812
NAM261114 Storming of Ciudad Rodrigo by the Light Division on the night of the 19th January 1812, engraved by J.H. Clark and H

The Dragon Symbolising the Sun (colour litho)
CHT176864 The Dragon Symbolising the Sun (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Impossible time
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Ryan XFR-1 Fireball 48233 (2nd prototype), languishing on the dump at Naval Air Station Ptuxent River. Date: circa 1949

Punitio Malorum, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories.n.d

UFOS / SIBERIAN FIREBALL
Crew of the British steamer Siberian, off Cape Race, Newfoundland, see a huge ball of fire rise from the sea, move against the wind, then move away after 5 minutes Date: 12 November 1887

African tuliptree Spathodea campanulata Orange
African tuliptree, Spathodea campanulata. View from below looking up at flower clusters against blue sky

USA, Alaska, Homer. Sun at sunset distorts to look like a nuclear fireball. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7901
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around a T rex dinosaur. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of

Meteor, artwork
Meteor. Computer artwork of a meteor entering an alien planets atmosphere. Meteors are pieces of dust and rock which are heated by friction as they enter the atmosphere

Ryan FR-1 Fireball -externally similar to its contemporaries, this fighter had a jet engine (aft) to boost its speed

Controlled Explosion at Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Controlled Explosions at Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Digitally generated image of erupting volcano with fireballs in air

Digitally generated image of volcano after first eruption

Apollo 6 spacecraft leaves a fiery trail in the sky after launch
April 4, 1968 - The five F-1 engines of the huge Apollo/Saturn V space vehicles first (S-IC) stage leave a gigantic trail of flame in the sky above the Kennedy Space Center seconds after liftoff

An apocalyptic scene showing a gravity caused destruction of a moon

Solar winds hit a ringed planet with charged particles and gases

A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere
April 25, 2013 - A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere under the light of a full moon

Material ejected by the Theia collision with primordial Earth
After Theia collided with the primordial Earth, the material ejected by the collision slowly began to reform into a body orbiting the Earth

A convoy of military vehicles with one truck exploding
A relief convoy of military vehicles traveling through harsh winter like conditions, with one truck exploding

A munitions disposal explosion in Kuwait
Camp Buehring, Kuwait, December 14, 2011 - Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assist the Army EOD Team with munitions disposal during demolition operations supervisor training as part of

A pair of P-51 Mustang Fighter planes blowing up a crashed alien vehicle and its robotic crew member, during Earths ongoing secret war with this robotic enemy race

An abandoned planet about to get hit by a gigantic asteroid
Artists concept of an abandoned planet about to get hit by a gigantic asteroid

A pair of Allosaurus dinosaurs running from the site of meteorite impacts on a prehistoric Earth

Artists concept of the extinction of prehistoric Earth
Omeisaurus sauropod dinosaurs graze peacefully as a falling bright light brings about extinction as it crashes into the Earth

Family being terrified by a fireball or bolide, a large meteorite, falling down their chimney and into the kitchen. Engraving from The Aerial World by G Hartwig (London, 1881)

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C017 / 0690
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around a T rex dinosaur. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7902
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around dinosaurs. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

Meteor fireball, artwork C018 / 0287
Meteor fireball. Artwork of a fireball as a large meteoroid (originally a small asteroid) heats up as it passes through Earths atmosphere

Test of nuclear missile defence C016 / 8405
Nuclear defence. Fireball from the explosion of a Soviet nuclear anti-ballistic missile (ABM) high in the atmosphere. This was a test of the A-35 system

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"Fireball: A Spectacular Display of Nature's Fury and Human Ingenuity" Witness the mesmerizing beauty of a meteor fireball engraving, illuminating the night sky with its celestial glow. In Japan, a legendary phenomenon known as the "Japanese Fireball" captivates onlookers with its awe-inspiring brilliance. Meanwhile, in Alaska's Homer region, an enchanting sunset transforms into a distorted image resembling a nuclear fireball, reminding us of both nature's power and mankind's impact on our surroundings. Credit is due to those who captured this breathtaking moment. Imagine a luminous bullet piercing through space—a vivid color litho that portrays the sheer intensity and energy exuded by these fiery orbs. And speaking of explosions, we recall the US Army test explosion of an atom bomb at Alamogordo Bombing Range in New Mexico desert back in 1945—an event forever etched in history. But not all they are man-made; some occur naturally when large meteors enter Earth's atmosphere—creating dazzling displays that leave us spellbound. The storming of Ciudad Rodrigo by the Light Division on that fateful January night in 1812 was akin to witnessing such cosmic chaos unfold before one's eyes. Intriguingly, ancient civilizations often associated fireballs with powerful symbols like dragons representing the sun—a testament to their reverence for these celestial wonders. Their impossible timelessness continues to inspire awe even today. Amidst it all, one cannot help but feel small—overwhelmed by the grandeur and magnitude of these extraordinary phenomena. From Ryan XFR-1 Fireball aircraft soaring through skies to Punitio Malorum allegories symbolizing Christian faith—the concept of fireballs transcends cultures and eras alike. Whether it be nature’s fiery spectacle or human endeavors pushing boundaries beyond imagination, each instance reminds us that within this vast universe lies an unyielding force capable of both destruction and creation—a force we can only marvel at in humble admiration.