A team of researchers has found that small asteroids can suddenly explode when entering Earth’s atmosphere. According to a report published in Nature Astronomy, the asteroid 2023 CX1 exploded around 28 kilometers altitude, releasing all its energy at once. This new discovery highlights the importance of accounting for such “L-type” chondrites in planetary defense strategies.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2025-09-small-asteroids-abruptly.html