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.

27 January 2007

Update on ABC News.com Online Poll

Update on the poll from ABC News.com on how prepared the public believes we are for an asteroid strike. Here are the latest results from 27 January 2007 (6:40pm EST). Note: Not a scientific survey

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According to some scientists, the prospects for another asteroid or meteoroid hitting Earth of a size similar in magnitude to the one that is believed to have killed the dinosaurs are pretty good.

Do you think the planet is prepared for a severe asteroid or meteor strike?

No. I think we're flying blind and taking our chances on this serious threat.
1,911

Maybe. Even if we have some defenses, no one knows whether they will work until they're tested.
624

Yes. Scientists are working to solve the problem, and humankind will figure out a solution.
131

Total Vote: 2,666

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Article: "Another Asteroid Collision With Earth: It's Just a Matter of Time"
Gina Sunseri
ABCNesc.com
Jan. 24, 2007

Link to Article
Posted by A.C. Charania at 18:43

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