The Five Most Hazardous Asteroids in Our Solar System
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 03:21
Understanding the Risk of Asteroids
In the vast expanse of our solar system, there are currently 1.351 million known asteroids. Among these, some present a significant risk of potentially colliding with Earth.
The Most Dangerous Asteroids
- (101955) Bennu: A prime candidate with a significant chance of impacting Earth.
- (29075) 1950 DA: Known for its unusually large size and potential trajectory issues.
- (99942) Apophis: Infamous for its initial predicted close approaches to Earth.
Conclusion
As we continue to monitor these celestial bodies, it is essential that scientists and policymakers work towards developing strategies for planetary defense against these hazardous asteroids.
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