An Asteroid DESTROYED A Russian City - Chelyabinsk Meteor HIT #shorts

Episode Title: An Asteroid DESTROYED A Russian City - Chelyabinsk Meteor HIT #shorts
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Description: On the morning of February 15, 2013, residents of Chelyabinsk, Russia witnessed something extraordinary—and terrifying. Without warning, a massive meteor streaked across the sky, glowing brighter than the sun and leaving a long, glowing trail behind it. Within seconds, it exploded in the atmosphere with the force of 30 Hiroshima bombs. The explosion occurred about 30 kilometers above ground, creating a powerful shockwave that shattered windows across six cities and injured nearly 1,500 people, mostly due to flying glass. Buildings were damaged, alarms blared, and confusion spread. For many, it felt like a war zone or the start of something apocalyptic. The meteor was estimated to be about 20 meters wide, weighing over 13,000 tons—and no one saw it coming. It had approached Earth from the direction of the sun, effectively blinding all ground-based telescopes and radar systems. What made the Chelyabinsk event so remarkable wasn’t just its violence—it was the rare direct impact of a mid-sized space rock in a populated area. It was the largest meteor to hit Earth since the Tunguska event in 1908, and a wake-up call for scientists and governments alike. The event sparked a global effort to improve asteroid detection systems and planetary defence plans. It reminded humanity that while we may feel secure on Earth, space is full of surprises, and even a relatively small object from the cosmos can leave a lasting scar. Subscribe for more educational content and unlock knowledge every day with FactTechz!


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