When the Sky Falls: Are We Prepared for an Asteroid Impact?

Imagine a scenario where a colossal asteroid is hurtling towards Earth, its trajectory set for a catastrophic collision. It's a plot straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, but could it become our reality? Every year, hundreds of space rocks breach our atmosphere, yet most are too small to cause significant damage. However, the historical evidence of large asteroid impacts on Earth suggests that such an event could happen again. Are we ready for the worst-case scenario?