Historical Events tagged with "near-earth objects"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Asteroid 1998 QE2's Close Earth Approach
Asteroid 1998 QE2, accompanied by its moon, made its closest approach to Earth, providing a rare opportunity for astronomers. It passed within 3.6 million kilometers, which is approximately nine times the distance to the Moon. This significant event enabled scientists to study the asteroid and gain insights into the characteristics and behavior of near-Earth objects. This close pass did not pose any threat to our planet, ensuring safety while exhibiting the wonders of our solar system.
Continue ReadingAsteroid Explosion Over Mediterranean Sea
A near-Earth asteroid approximately ten meters in diameter exploded over the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Libya. The explosion generated a force estimated at 26 kilotons, making it slightly more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan. This explosive event occurred in a remote area, allowing it to be observed without immediate impact on populated regions. Scientists were able to study the phenomenon closely due to the magnitude and location.
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