Do you know when will Earth get Sruck by an outer space object again in future?

Question

Like Metorite or something like that?

Thanks,
Karl
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Answer 1

Earth is being struck by "outer space objects" constantly. Several wil have struck by the time you finish reading this sentence.

Answer 2

Earth is constantly being struck by space objects. From the phrasing of your question, my guess is that you mean by an object that will cause considerable damage. That question cannot be answered with any certainty.

There are programs in place now that track man-made space junk. There are also programs in place that identify and track 'space rocks' that could have catastrophic effects if they were to collide with the earth. Check such websites as NASA or Space.com. These should have links that give descriptions of such programs.

However, even though some objects in the solar system are being identified and tracked, there is no way to identify objects outside the solar system until they actually enter it. These add a huge element of uncertainty to predicting if/when the earth will suffer another impact as it has in the past.

Hopefully, we will have a plan of action when another such impact is imminent.

Answer 3

It is impossible to specify a time frame on this. But one can say with certainty that it will happen again, as it did in the distant past. The question that really matters is: will we be able to prevent a disaster, and if not, how would we cope with a catastrophe of planetary dimensions.

When the previous collisions took place, there was no human civilisation and no high technology. Meanwhile our experience in space exploration is well advanced, and there are several plans and study projects what one could do in case a meteorite would come our way or dangerously close. If you are looking for more details, check the websites of ESA and NASA or contact the Astronomy department of your nearest university.

Answer 4

In 2012 in december it will be hit by another planet im not joking.