| ID | 125019 |
| Title Proper | Threat to earth from asteroids and comets |
| Other Title Information | how to neutralize this threat |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kokoshin, A ; Yesin, V ; Zeleny, L |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | THE BIG METEOR which exploded in an air blast over the Chelyabinsk region on February 15, 2013 was yet another graphic reminder of the real threat to our planet from asteroids and comets. According to the findings of Russian researchers (Institute of Solid-State Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences) announced by Academician Vladimir Fortov, the energy generated by this explosion was equivalent approximately to 400 kilotons of TNT. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 59, No.3; 2013: p.66-73 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 59, No.3; 2013: p.66-73 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Chelyabinsk Region ; Threats ; Asteroids ; Comets ; Threat to Earth ; International Community ; NASA ; United States |