Small Asteroid Hits Earth

[Pi314]

Asteroid 2014 AA was not big enough to cause any significant damage, however it's interesting that it wasn't noticed until 21 hours before impact on January 2, 2014.


http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/Small-Asteroid-2014-AA-Hits-Earth-238481431.html

 

[Tron]

Maybe Chicken Little was right after all...

 

[RT-Cat]

Well......It has been stated the one that wipes us out no one will even know it was coming. Time for another cup, while waiting.....

 

[Kraven]

Bob will know. Bob knows everything thats going on up there!

 

[navychop]

So small we probably wouldn't have done anything about it even if we detected it long ago.

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[DJdish]

Interesting.
I wonder what would happen if one day a big one is detected on collision course with the planet (something potentially lethal), will the authorities warn the population ?, would that cause panic and chaos, or would the elite powers just head to a safe underground place (designed for only a few chosen ones) ?.... letting the general population to suffer.
Sounds like I´ve seen it in a movie or two.

 

[Pi314]

A large global killer asteroid would certainly catch the attention of amateur astronomers around the world, almost impossible to keep it a secret. I personally would like to know beforehand so as to get a front row seat with a few specialty cocktails.

The other global killer simmering out west from me is the Yellowstone Caldera super volcano, which sure would be great final show as well. Each of these events will happen, probably not in our lifetime though.

 

[Magic Static]

I got a front row seat for Yellowstone

 

[cyberham]

Bad news for you: you are the Yellowstone show. In NS, I've got the front row seat.

 

[Tron]

Interesting.
I wonder what would happen if one day a big one is detected on collision course with the planet (something potentially lethal), will the authorities warn the population ?, would that cause panic and chaos, or would the elite powers just head to a safe underground place (designed for only a few chosen ones) ?.... letting the general population to suffer.
Sounds like I´ve seen it in a movie or two.

They'll send up Bruce Willis to deal with it. Oh wait... Nevermind, we have no more operational space shuttles.

 

[navychop]

Interesting.
I wonder what would happen if one day a big one is detected on collision course with the planet (something potentially lethal), will the authorities warn the population ?

Not until they have to.

, would that cause panic and chaos,

Ya think? People go out to "settle scores" over much less.

or would the elite powers just head to a safe underground place (designed for only a few chosen ones) ?.... letting the general population to suffer.
Sounds like I´ve seen it in a movie or two.

You're describing CoG: Continuity of Government. Several safe holes. None of which will last indefinitely. Also, Emergency Operations Centers/Emergency Command Posts. Used for general emergencies, not just war or end of the world scenarios. LOTS of info on this on Wiki.

 

[DJdish]

Talking about asteroid movies, Earthstorm is playing right now on KTV2

 

[FaT Air]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtesZxRlqOE

 

[RT-Cat]

Bad news for you: you are the Yellowstone show. In NS, I've got the front row seat.

When you see the big, bright glow in the sky start, be sure the cat has his sun glasses on.

 

[cyberham]

They never leave his face. They protect against the radiation of evil encountered everyday.

 

[Pi314]

Asteroid Apophis - 2029, 2036

Thanks FaT Air, for asteroid 2012 DA14 info. I will be purchasing a few boxes of MRE's just in case. In 2029 and 2036 I will be too old to care, but asteroid Apophis will also be an impact candidate.

http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/apophis

I hope they have new and interesting MRE menus by then.