Asteroids Headed Towards Earth with Rick Binzel
StarTalk Radio
Assessing Asteroid Risks with the Torino Scale
This chapter explores the Torino scale, a system for evaluating the hazard posed by asteroids on a risk level from 0 to 10. The discussion centers on the complexities of tracking asteroids like 2024 YR4, the challenges of predicting their trajectories, and the potential impact of a collision with Earth. Humor and analogies are used to illustrate the unpredictability of asteroid paths, while emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and scientific understanding.
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