Myth: A nuclear weapon could destroy an asteroid

Myth: A nuclear weapon could destroy an asteroid

Mitesh Patel

17, June, 19

INSPIRATION & LEARNING, MYTH BUSTERS

Reality: Nuking an asteroid would not vaporize every single bit of rock. Most asteroids are heaps of rubble, to begin with, so a powerful blast would probably just break everything apart further (a bad idea if you’re trying to save the planet). 

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-science-health-myths-2016-1?IR=T#myth-a-nuclear-weapon-could-destroy-an-asteroid-79