A space rock capable of sub-continent scale devastation has about a one in 1,000 risk of colliding with Earth early next century, the highest of any known asteroid, watchers said on Thursday. [Link]
Friday, March 03, 2006
New Asteroid to give Earth its closest shave in 2102
This asteroid which was previously categorised as a grade green ("merits careful watching") on the Torino scale of NEO hazards, has been upgraded to grade yellow, "meriting attention."
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