Question 28
On 15 February 2013, an asteroid with a diameter of 20 m entered Earth’s atmosphere above the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia. While the asteroid was still in the air, it exploded (Figure 14.14). As the asteroid was still about 30 km above the ground, it did not hit Earth directly. However, the resulting shockwave injured 1500 people and damaged 7200 buildings in six cities.
b. Most of the injuries occurred due to curiosity of the people. As the asteroid burnt in the air, people saw the bright flash and approached their windows to look outside. Suggest how the people’s action led to the injuries.
b. Most of the injuries occurred due to curiosity of the people. As the asteroid burnt in the air, people saw the bright flash and approached their windows to look outside. Suggest how the people’s action led to the injuries.
