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Asteroid Bennu Threatens Earth: 1-in-2700 Impact Risk

2/8/2025

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A chilling simulation reveals that the 500-meter asteroid Bennu could strike Earth in 2182, carrying a 1-in-2700 risk. If it hits, the planet could face an "impact winter," plunging temperatures by 4°C and cutting rainfall by 15%, threatening food supplies. Yet, in a twist of fate, marine ecosystems might flourish, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

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A chilling simulation reveals that the 500-meter asteroid Bennu could strike Earth in 2182, carrying a 1-in-2700 risk. If it hits, the planet could face an "impact winter," plunging temperatures by 4°C and cutting rainfall by 15%, threatening food supplies. Yet, in a twist of fate, marine ecosystems might flourish, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.