Question

The meteor that hit on Feb 15, 2013, is commonly known as the:

a) Chelyabinsk meteor
b) Tunguska meteor
c) Apophis meteor
d) Halley's meteor

Answer 1

The meteor that struck on February 15, 2013, is known as the Chelyabinsk meteor, which caused significant damage in the form of a shockwave that broke windows, resulting in numerous injuries.

Step-by-step explanation:

The meteor that hit near the Russian city of Chelyabinsk on February 15, 2013, is commonly known as the Chelyabinsk meteor. This meteor produced a very large meteorite shower, and several small rocks hit buildings in the area. The Chelyabinsk meteor exploded with the energy of about 500 kilotons, which is roughly 30 times larger than the nuclear bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. Fortunately, no one was directly hurt by the blast, but the shockwave from the explosion caused windows to shatter, leading to approximately 1500 people seeking medical attention for related injuries.