The UK government is to establish a panel of experts to advise on the risk of the Earth being hit by an asteroid or comet, and plans for evacuation and/or deflection.
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Describes the threat of a comet impact with Earth and provides a plan of action to survive a large impact.
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An argument for reducing global tension by developing a defense against impacts with Near Earth Objects.
http://128.192.54.192/bobk/meteor.html - New window - Cached - Archive -
National focus in the UK for studies into the threat posed to the Earth by collisions with asteroids and comets.
http://www.spaceguarduk.com/ - New window - Cached - Archive -
Astronomers say they are well on their way to finding every asteroid that poses a threat. (April 8, 2004)
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An unprecedented asteroid scare in January 2004 has prompted NASA to set up a formal process for notifying top officials in the future of any impending impacts. (March 24, 2004)
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Scientists gather to discuss ways of aggressively defending the planet from an asteroid, including detonating nukes in space. (February 24, 2004)
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A Cincinnati Post news story about a meeting called by the U.S. government on the chances of an asteroid strike and a possible defense for it. (June 7, 2002)
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