This area will cover relevant news of the threat to the planet from Near Earth Objects (NEOs) including concepts and designs for mitigation. All opinions are those of the author.

25 April 2006

New Book on Comet/Asteroid Impacts and Human Reaction

New book on disasters and human reaction, specifically looking at human reaction to the threat.

"Comet/Asteroid Impacts and Human Society: An Interdisciplinary Approach"
Authors: Bobrowsky, Peter T.; Rickman, Hans (Eds.)
Publisher: Springer (May 2006)

"In 1908 an atmospheric explosion in northern Siberia released energy equivalent to 15 Mton of TNT. Can a comparable or larger NEO affect us again? When the next NEO strikes Earth will it be large enough to destroy a city? Will the climate change significantly? Can archaeology and anthropology provide insights into the expected cultural responses with NEO interactions? Does society have a true grasp of the actual risks involved? Is the Great Depression a good model for the economic collapse that could follow a NEO catastrophe? This volume provides a necessary link between various disciplines and comet/asteroid impacts."

Link: Springer Press

Link: Amazon
Posted by A.C. Charania at 14:54

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