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New Scientistscience1 day ago
Chicxulub Crater Stayed Hot for 8 Million Years After Dinosaur-Killing Impact
@NewScientist reported that rock cores from the Chicxulub impact site show the crater remained a hydrothermal system for at least 8 million years, supporting microbial life long after the 66-million-year-old asteroid strike.
thesouthafrican.comscience26 days ago
Asteroid 2026JH2 to Pass Earth at 90,917 Kilometres on 18 May
An asteroid estimated between 16 and 36 metres in diameter will pass Earth at a closest approach of 90,917 kilometres. The object was discovered this week by two observatories and will reach its nearest point at 9:38pm UTC on 18 May.
The Independentworld29 days ago
Asteroid 2026 JH2 to Pass 91,000 Kilometres from Earth on 18 May
Asteroid 2026 JH2, discovered last week at Mount Lemmon Observatory, will reach its closest approach to Earth at 10pm BST on 18 May. The object measures up to 35 metres across and will pass closer than some satellites but poses no risk to the planet.
rte.ieworld30 days ago
Asteroid 2026 JH2 to Pass Within 91,600 Kilometers of Earth on May 18
NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies reported that asteroid 2026 JH2 will reach its closest approach to Earth on Monday, May 18. The asteroid measures up to 33 meters in diameter and will pass at a distance equivalent to roughly 176 times the diameter of Bulgaria.
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thesouthafrican.comscience33 days agoUpdated
Asteroid 2026JH2 to Pass Earth at 90,000 km on 18 May
Asteroid 2026JH2 will pass Earth at a distance of 90,917 kilometres on 18 May at 9:38pm UTC. The object, estimated at 16 to 36 metres in diameter, has enough mass to destroy a city but poses no impact risk for at least the next century. It was discovered this week by observers at…
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news.google.comscience33 days ago
Small Asteroid 2026JH2 to Pass 90,917 km from Earth on 18 May
The newly discovered asteroid will make one of the closest known approaches in the next year, passing at 9:38pm UTC. At 16 to 36 metres wide and travelling 9.17 kilometres per second, it poses no impact risk but would cause significant damage if it struck.
nationalpost.comworld61 days ago
Large Asteroid Named After Chaos God Set for Close Earth Approach, NASA Reports
NASA has reported that a large asteroid named after a god of chaos is expected to make a close pass by Earth. This event is noted for its potential historical significance in terms of proximity.
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