The theorists say this is what wiped out the dinosaurs. We've seen it popularized in movies and it looks truly terrifying. I know we have some kind of global vigil going on to track large space objects as they might impact Earth. But are we really geared up enough to catch this in the skies before we get hit? Would we be able to divert a direct hit with our current capabilities in outer space? Would it take an atomic bomb to dessentigrate or vaporize one of these large asteroids or meteorites on it's way to Planet Earth? If we are not adequately prepared now, what do we need to do to safeguard the future of our planet from a disaster of this magnitude?
2007-11-28
21:35:08
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John S.
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Astronomy & Space