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Power of 22 nuclear bombs: Asteroid that will hit Earth is called Bennu and already has a date set

Researchers have determined the precise date on which an asteroid could hit Earth, carrying with it a power equivalent to that of 22 atomic bombs. This celestial object, called Bennu, comes closer and closer to our planet every six years....

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Power of 22 nuclear bombs: Asteroid that will hit Earth is called Bennu and already has a date set
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Although the potential date of the apocalyptic event is far away, NASA is currently involved in intense efforts to divert the asteroid Bennu from its path and is entering the final phase of this mission. The American space agency launched a probe towards the asteroid with the aim of collecting samples, with the hope that the information collected could help...

  • The American space agency launched a probe towards the asteroid with the aim of collecting samples, with the hope that the information collected could help avoid a possible catastrophic...
  • The samples have been studied since the probe's return in 2023.
  • However, asteroids have hit Earth many times over the years.

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Researchers have determined the precise date on which an asteroid could hit Earth, carrying with it a power equivalent to that of 22 atomic bombs. This celestial object, called Bennu, comes closer and closer to our planet every six years. Scientists believe that September 24, 2182 will be the date when there is a real risk of a collision between Earth and the asteroid.

Although the potential date of the apocalyptic event is far away, NASA is currently involved in intense efforts to divert the asteroid Bennu from its path and is entering the final phase of this mission. The American space agency launched a probe towards the asteroid with the aim of collecting samples, with the hope that the information collected could help avoid a possible catastrophic encounter. The samples have been studied since the probe's return in 2023.

However, asteroids have hit Earth many times over the years. Check out some of the most significant impacts in the gallery below. One is located in Brazil. Do you know where it is?