Asteroid Ypsilon R4 is on a collision course. It might hit Earth or the Moon in 2032. Scientists are watching it closely. They remember what happened in Siberia in 1908. A similar object exploded and caused massive damage. Josep María Trigo from the CSIC says we should be careful. If an asteroid hit a city like San Petersburgo, it would be a disaster.
Asteroid Threats
Scientists are working on ways to stop asteroids. The DART mission tested a new technique. It uses kinetic energy to push asteroids off course. This could save cities from destruction. Even though the chance of an asteroid hitting us is small, scientists are still on alert. They’re ready to evacuate people if necessary.
Precautions
The CSIC and other organizations are taking precautions seriously. They’re tracking asteroids like Ypsilon R4. They want to be prepared in case of an emergency. Scientists are learning from the past. They’re using that knowledge to protect us from future asteroid threats. The goal is to prevent disasters like the one in Siberia from happening again.