Asteroid Hitting Earth 2024, a major catastrophe averted from above the earth, huge asteroid RN16 passed very close, speed was 104761 km per hour – nasa alert asteroid 2024 rn 16 hitting earth averted sppeding with 104761 km per hour

by times news cr

2024-09-19 15:37:27
Washington: A major threat that had been looming over the Earth for many days has finally been averted. Recently, NASA had warned that the 110 feet giant asteroid 2024 RN16 could hit the Earth on 15th September this month. It is a matter of relief that this did not happen. Asteroid RN16 passed 16 lakh kilometers from the Earth. If this asteroid, moving at a speed of 104,761 kilometers, had hit the Earth, it could have caused devastation. Its impact could have created shock waves in the atmosphere. However, the asteroid passed safely, causing no damage to the Earth.

How dangerous was the asteroid?

Asteroid RN16 is part of the Apollo asteroid group that is considered a threat to Earth. If this 110 feet planet hit our planet, it would explode 29 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, resulting in the release of a huge amount of energy. The amount of energy would be equivalent to 16 megatons of TNT. It would create a massive shock wave that would affect life on Earth. However, this explosion would not have a direct impact on the Earth’s surface.

What is asteroid RN16?

NASA has classified asteroid 2024 RN16 as a near-Earth object. It is classified as a potentially dangerous asteroid. It is part of the Apollo asteroid group, whose orbit passes through the Earth’s orbit while revolving around the Sun. During this time it comes very close to the Earth many times. The collision of an asteroid of this size is considered extremely rare and such an event occurs only once in about 990 years.

The god of destruction is heading towards earth

Although asteroid RN 16 passed the Earth without causing any damage, another asteroid is heading towards Earth. Asteroid Apophis is called the God of Destruction. This giant asteroid is estimated to be larger than a cricket stadium. According to scientists, this asteroid is likely to come close to Earth on April 13, 2029. Along with NASA, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is also keeping a close eye on asteroid Apophis.

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