A Surprising Revelation: The Truth About Asteroids and Earth

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SUMMARY

The discussion reveals that there is a 1 in 37 chance of an asteroid impacting Earth, a fact that has not been widely communicated. Participants express frustration over the lack of awareness regarding this significant risk, particularly in light of more trivial news coverage. The conversation highlights the need for better public education on asteroid threats and their potential consequences.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of asteroid impact probabilities
  • Familiarity with space science and planetary defense
  • Knowledge of current asteroid tracking technologies
  • Awareness of media influence on public perception of scientific risks
NEXT STEPS
  • Research NASA's Near-Earth Object Program
  • Explore the implications of asteroid impact simulations
  • Learn about international collaboration on planetary defense strategies
  • Investigate public outreach efforts regarding asteroid threats
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for space enthusiasts, educators in science communication, policy makers in planetary defense, and anyone interested in understanding the risks posed by asteroids to Earth.

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Who Told ME??

How did I not know about a 1/37 chance of an asteriod hitting earth, while I am constantly shown who is the most annoying person of the year advertisement from ET...
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=96&ncid=96&e=2&u=/space/20041229/sc_space/whewasteroidwonthitearthin2029scientistsnowsay

YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS ANNOYING ET

ET should die.

-tom
 
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