badassmafuka Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 LONDON, England (Reuters) -- A giant asteroid is heading for Earth and could hit in 2014, U.S. astronomers have warned British space monitors. But for those fearing Armageddon, don't be alarmed -- the chances of a catastrophic collision are just one in 909,000. Asteroid "2003 QQ47" will be closely monitored over the next two months. Its potential strike date is March 21, 2014, but astronomers say that any risk of impact is likely to decrease as further data is gathered. On impact, it could have the effect of 20 million Hiroshima atomic bombs, a spokesman for the British government's Near Earth Object Information Centre told BBC radio. The Centre issued the warning about the asteroid after the giant rock was first observed in New Mexico by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research Program. "The Near Earth Object will be observable from Earth for the next two months and astronomers will continue to track it over this period," said Dr Alan Fitzsimmons, one of the expert team advising the Centre. Asteroids such as 2003 QQ47 are chunks of rock left over from the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. Most are kept at a safe distance from the Earth in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. But the gravitational influence of giant planets such as Jupiter can nudge asteroids out of these safe orbits and send them plunging towards Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyc98 Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 More importantly, who is going to DJ the event?Let's invite Armand Van Heldon for "Armand-Gettin' 2014 - Last Day On Earth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdntheshortbus Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Is this an official Industry Report on the problem??LMFAO!!!!Do you know how many times an asteroid was supposed to hit earth???I think this is number 12.....We have already been hit at least a dozen times if we go off what the "reports" tell us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted September 3 Author Report Share Posted September 3 Originally posted by rdntheshortbus Is this an official Industry Report on the problem??LMFAO!!!!Do you know how many times an asteroid was supposed to hit earth???I think this is number 12.....We have already been hit at least a dozen times if we go off what the "reports" tell us... this one is hitting:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdntheshortbus Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 hahahah...Billy... are you a Trekky??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted September 3 Author Report Share Posted September 3 Originally posted by rdntheshortbus hahahah...Billy... are you a Trekky??? I didnt see you and Stef this weekend where were you guysI am so ready for the city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdntheshortbus Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 We layed low all weekend...I spotted you guys on the way into Surf on Sunday night...You and Kell were online at Surf.. right????Long day bro.. sorry... hahah!!!We are on the same schedule.. lay low, recover, and get ready for the city.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted September 3 Author Report Share Posted September 3 Originally posted by rdntheshortbus We layed low all weekend...I spotted you guys on the way into Surf on Sunday night...You and Kell were online at Surf.. right????Long day bro.. sorry... hahah!!!We are on the same schedule.. lay low, recover, and get ready for the city.... I cant wait to start getting dressed up:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonsolidd Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Originally posted by badassmafuka LONDON, England (Reuters) -- A giant asteroid is heading for Earth and could hit in 2014, U.S. astronomers have warned British space monitors. But for those fearing Armageddon, don't be alarmed -- the chances of a catastrophic collision are just one in 909,000. Asteroid "2003 QQ47" will be closely monitored over the next two months. Its potential strike date is March 21, 2014, but astronomers say that any risk of impact is likely to decrease as further data is gathered. On impact, it could have the effect of 20 million Hiroshima atomic bombs, a spokesman for the British government's Near Earth Object Information Centre told BBC radio. The Centre issued the warning about the asteroid after the giant rock was first observed in New Mexico by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research Program. "The Near Earth Object will be observable from Earth for the next two months and astronomers will continue to track it over this period," said Dr Alan Fitzsimmons, one of the expert team advising the Centre. Asteroids such as 2003 QQ47 are chunks of rock left over from the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. Most are kept at a safe distance from the Earth in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. But the gravitational influence of giant planets such as Jupiter can nudge asteroids out of these safe orbits and send them plunging towards Earth. ya never know.......so live it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaforeal Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Originally posted by badassmafuka LONDON, England (Reuters) -- A giant asteroid is heading for Earth and could hit in 2014, U.S. astronomers have warned British space monitors. But for those fearing Armageddon, don't be alarmed -- the chances of a catastrophic collision are just one in 909,000. Asteroid "2003 QQ47" will be closely monitored over the next two months. Its potential strike date is March 21, 2014, but astronomers say that any risk of impact is likely to decrease as further data is gathered. On impact, it could have the effect of 20 million Hiroshima atomic bombs, a spokesman for the British government's Near Earth Object Information Centre told BBC radio. The Centre issued the warning about the asteroid after the giant rock was first observed in New Mexico by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research Program. "The Near Earth Object will be observable from Earth for the next two months and astronomers will continue to track it over this period," said Dr Alan Fitzsimmons, one of the expert team advising the Centre. Asteroids such as 2003 QQ47 are chunks of rock left over from the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. Most are kept at a safe distance from the Earth in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. But the gravitational influence of giant planets such as Jupiter can nudge asteroids out of these safe orbits and send them plunging towards Earth. hit iraq!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninadd Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Dont worry Beniffer will save us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ou812 Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 I don't get it Billy, are you doing promotional work for ELE's (extinction level events) now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted September 4 Author Report Share Posted September 4 Originally posted by ou812 I don't get it Billy, are you doing promotional work for ELE's (extinction level events) now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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