NASA scientists are studying a massive asteroid hurling towards Earth

NASA scientists are preparing for a massive asteroid that’s hurling towards Earth in the next few years. Joy Malbon explains.

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[Th_bt_vrson]

"We still expect you in work tomorrow"

[slayorcs]

We don't need an asteroid to destroy the planet. We're doing it just fine on our own.

[eddylehner]

Maybe if we put a tax on it, we will be saved

[lyrand]

That asteroid would wipe out way more than just a 'city' like that guy said. It would be a complete regional catastrophe, it wouldn't just destroy a city. If it hit the ocean the resulting tsunamis would also be very strong.

[charleslanphier]

Every disaster movie starts with govt officials ignoring the warning of scientists

[enlightenseven]

If it’s coming our way, I’m grabbing my lawn chair and a 12 pack, all the while listening to the golden oldies

[justnnn]

we got an asteroid hurdling towards earth before gta 6

[mnchope]

“Planetary Defense Officer” has to be the coolest title ever.

[ktefccre]

To expert: would you say it's time for everyone to panic?
Expert: Yes, I would.

[plotstoraisethedead]

Asteroid hurling, also known as projectile cometing.

[bigb]

Better than a giant hemorrhoid heading for Uranus ☄️

[Knightcraft]

If an asteroid was coming to hit Earth we wouldn't know about until last minute.

[donovanjones]

Uh, if we can see it, it’s way too damm close

[johngayder]

Just declare the earth to be an “Asteroid Free Zone”.

[bobdillon]

There are probably thousands of asteroids hurling towards earth every year.

The aliens camping here won’t allow that astroid to ruin their fun. 😂

[b-dub]

This is why scientists & science are so important & needed & shouldn’t be ignored!!

[TrutherOne-xvnryje]

NASA can't even go to the moon and now I have believe this.

[jeffsnodgrass]

"You can stuff your void with an asteroid that's hurtling toward the earth!"
~Gord Downie~

[rally_chronicles]

This one is gonna be tough to deal with, Bruce Willis isn't doing so well now.