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Study Warns of Potential Taurid Meteor Threats in 2032, 2036

11/1/2025

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The University of New Mexico study warns larger Taurid meteors could threaten Earth in 2032 and 2036 due to a Jupiter-influenced Taurid resonant swarm.
Led by Mark Boslough, the study attributes the resonance to Jupiter's gravity, increasing impact risk.
The probability of a major impact remains low, though monitoring with existing telescopes is advised.
The study calls for planetary defense strategies to mitigate threats from Near-Earth Objects (NEOs).

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The University of New Mexico study warns larger Taurid meteors could threaten Earth in 2032 and 2036 due to a Jupiter-influenced Taurid resonant swarm.
Led by Mark Boslough, the study attributes the resonance to Jupiter's gravity, increasing impact risk.
The probability of a major impact remains low, though monitoring with existing telescopes is advised.
The study calls for planetary defense strategies to mitigate threats from Near-Earth Objects (NEOs).