Near the Sun, an unknown number of near-Earth asteroids move in invisible orbits, which could threaten the Earth at any moment without Earth’s detectors being able to notice them. This is what modern astronomical science and scientific research in the field of planets and stars have revealed.
On the morning of February 15, 2013, the city of Chelyabinsk in Russia witnessed a rare and terrifying incident, as a huge meteorite exploded over the city, leaving massive destruction and a large number of casualties. What makes this incident even more surprising is that it was not previously detected by any monitoring devices on Earth. This meteorite was hidden in the largest observation blind spot, and was not discovered before it occurred.
This incident is a strong warning that scientists are concerned about the danger of hidden asteroids. Despite the efforts of astronomers to monitor and study near-Earth asteroids, there are thousands of other asteroids that have not yet been discovered, and they move in unknown paths around the sun.
Frequently asked questions:
What are hidden asteroids?
Hidden asteroids are asteroids that have not been discovered or detected by observing instruments on Earth and are moving on unknown paths around the Sun.
What is the danger of hidden asteroids?
Asteroids with sizes similar to the one that caused the Chelyabinsk meteorite explosion penetrate the Earth’s atmosphere with a frequency of 50 to 100 years, and pose a real threat to humanity.
Have similar asteroid collisions occurred in the past?
Yes, similar asteroid collisions have occurred in the past, an example being the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteorite explosion in Russia.
What measures are being taken to deal with the threat of hidden asteroids?
Scientists work to monitor and study asteroids near Earth, and when any hidden asteroid is discovered, its path is analyzed and the necessary measures are taken to divert or destroy it to avoid potential disasters. Early warnings are also issued to residents and necessary measures are taken in the event of a collision.
What is the true danger estimate for hidden asteroids?
According to studies by astronomers, there is currently no asteroid that poses a threat to Earth during at least the next century, but this does not mean that the danger of asteroid collisions has completely ended.
What is the role of astronomers in monitoring hidden asteroids?
The role of astronomers is to monitor and study near-Earth asteroids and search for hidden asteroids in our solar system, with the aim of analyzing their paths and discovering them early to take the necessary measures to protect humanity.
