If We Identified a Large Object on a Collision Course

question 59

Multiple Choice

If we identified a large object on a collision course with Earth,what would be the best approach to minimize the hazard,given today's technology?

• A) Evacuate the area where the object is expected to hit.
• B) Blow the object apart with nuclear weapons before it impacts Earth.
• C) Blow the object apart with conventional weapons before it impacts Earth.
• D) Attempt to deflect the object onto a different orbital path.
• E) Do nothing, since we have no appropriate technology at this time.

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