NASA: Asteroid, larger than the Eiffel Tower, set to get dangerously close to Earth
NASA: Asteroid, larger than the Eiffel Tower, set to get dangerously close to Earth
A gigantic asteroid is rushing towards the Earth, according to the American space agency NASA.
A gigantic asteroid is rushing towards the Earth, according to the American space agency NASA.
The asteroid is 1,600-feet wide and will make its closest approach to the Earth on Monday, May 9th.
The asteroid is 1,600-feet wide and will make its closest approach to the Earth on Monday, May 9th.
Unlike many asteroids that have zoomed past our planet in recent times, this one is actually very large.
Unlike many asteroids that have zoomed past our planet in recent times, this one is actually very large.
Such asteroids are rare and every time an asteroid this size gets close to the Earth, it is a matter of concern as even the slightest deviation can spell disaster for us.
Such asteroids are rare and every time an asteroid this size gets close to the Earth, it is a matter of concern as even the slightest deviation can spell disaster for us.
If an asteroid this size were to hit the planet, it would create a massive area of destruction, create long-ranging seismic waves and cause tsunami in nearby regions.
If an asteroid this size were to hit the planet, it would create a massive area of destruction, create long-ranging seismic waves and cause tsunami in nearby regions.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory by NASA has explained that the asteroid is named 467460 (2006 JF42) and it is 1600-feet or 488 meters wide.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory by NASA has explained that the asteroid is named 467460 (2006 JF42) and it is 1600-feet or 488 meters wide.