What lucky factor prevented the Chelyabinsk object from causing much damage at ground level?
A)It was made entirely of ices and thus exploded high in the air.
B)It hit Earth at an oblique angle and thus exploded high in the air.
C)A prototype asteroid defense system was being tested nearby.

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The Chelyabinsk object hit Earth at an oblique angle, which caused it to explode high in the air rather than hitting the ground directly. This helped to prevent much damage at ground level.

What Lucky Factor Prevented the Chelyabinsk Object from Causing Much