Asteroid which was about to hit earth was burnt in the atmosphere.
Asteroid which was about to hit earth was burnt in the atmosphere
As per astronomers, the Earth will be hit by a small asteroid on Wednesday.
Fortunately, the size of steroid is roughly one meter in size and it will be eventually burn up in the atmosphere upon its arrival
The Catalina Sky Survey, which is run by the university of Arizona and funded by NASA discovered the asteroid over Arizona.
It poses no risk to humans and the environment. It should be visible as a falling fireball as it burns up in the air.
Asteroid which was about to hit earth was burnt in the atmospheres
It has been previously referred to as CAQTDL2 and now we call it by the name 2024 RW1.
Astronomers have said it will arrive at around 6: 08 pm UK time on 4 September wednesday. It will land near Luzon Island, Philippines.
Earth’s frequently hit by space objects and all of them pose no risk because of their smaller size. As per the ESA this was ninth time we have spotted an asteroids before It hits the Earth
Effects of asteroid hitting Earth(if it hits)
- If it hits land, massive amounts of dust, possible earthquakes and air pollutants or toxins are released. It can lead to forest fire if the area of impact is forests.
- If it hits the human settlement areas, massive human life loss.
- If it hits water the vapor pressure increases in the atmosphere disturbing the human and the floral life.
- Other Effects: landslides, mudslides, air pollution