Large Asteroid will pass between the Moon and Earth

the8thark · the8thark #1 (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 07:34 AM

Large Asteroid will pass between the Moon and Earth

Scientists find asteroid with potential power of 15 atomic bombs. Heading this way. Tonight. | Courier Mail
2005 YU55, Giant Asteroid Will Soar Over the Earth | Business Area

This rock has a diameter of 400 metres. The event will take place on November 8, 2011.

So it's another close miss for our little planet.

Deckyon · Deckyon #2 (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 09:35 AM

you sure they dont have the year off by about 13 months and 4 days?

Kevriano · Kevriano #3 (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 09:46 AM

Scarily close, we sure don't want anything that big hitting us.

XJ-linux · XJ-linux #4 (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 03:37 PM

If they knew it was 99% likely it would hit us directly in a year's time... do you think the world would pull together, or grind into anarchy? Would the way we react (as a whole) change depending upon whether it was likely to be a ELE, or just a 50% of the world dies (but we don't know which 50% it will be) event?

neilf · neilf #5 (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 04:15 PM

I reckon if we smear the whole of planet earth with "Preparation H" we will be OK. Apparently it protects against asteroids?

You have to laugh - what else can we do!!!!

(This might be a British only joke)

Kevriano · Kevriano #6 (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 04:20 PM

*snigger*

iggibar · iggibar #7 (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ-linux

If they knew it was 99% likely it would hit us directly in a year's time... do you think the world would pull together, or grind into anarchy? Would the way we react (as a whole) change depending upon whether it was likely to be a ELE, or just a 50% of the world dies (but we don't know which 50% it will be) event?

My guess is everyone would fight for survival. The most powerful countries would send their smartest scientists to figure out where it would hit Earth, and quickly try to take over whatever land is closest to the furthest point from the impact. That's just my guess though. People will always believe in chance, even if the odds are severely stacked against them.

dero · dero #8 (**permalink**)

04-17-2011, 07:09 PM

Maybe we should get in touch with Bruce Willis and his crew...
Doh!!!

TF626 · TF626 #9 (**permalink**)

04-19-2011, 10:41 AM

I have always been fascinated with the universe, and the objects contained within it... so beautiful, and interesting. Thanks for the article

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Member Since: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 304	04-15-2011, 04:15 PM I reckon if we smear the whole of planet earth with "Preparation H" we will be OK. Apparently it protects against asteroids? You have to laugh - what else can we do!!!! (This might be a British only joke)
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