Giant Asteroid Could Hit Earth in 2014

CNN/Reuters ^ | September 2, 2003

[anymouse]

A giant asteroid is heading for Earth and could hit in 2014, U.S. astronomers have warned British space monitors.

But for those fearing Armageddon, don't be alarmed -- the chances of a catastrophic collision are just one in 909,000.

Asteroid "2003 QQ47" will be closely monitored over the next two months. Its potential strike date is March 21, 2014, but astronomers say that any risk of impact is likely to decrease as further data is gathered.

[UCANSEE2]

But she did. (Oh, thought you were referring to Hillary, sorry)

[sheik yerbouty]

"Chernobyl" in Russian and Ukrainian.

[Johnbalaya]

Asteroids attack?

Bringe 'em on!

[Revolting cat!]

Shoot! There goes my lifetime subscription to National Geographic!

[Revolting cat!]

The cat ain't worried. After all, the New York Times has told us that women and minorities will be hardest hit! The rest of us can sleep through this event.

[Squantos]

LMAO !!..........Stay Safe TET68 !

[Eaker]

Ping to mark my calender at home!!!

[iowamomforfreedom]

For the rest of us, it would only be an EARLY WARNING that our death is imminent, leading to total anarchy and rioting on a scale never before imagined. For that reason, in the EVENT of a TRUE impending catastrophe due to a N.E.A. , the public will be told that there is only a one in 909,000 chance of it occurring. (not exactly telling a lie, you see)

Hmmmmm, I believe you've nailed it:

Its potential strike date is March 21, 2014, but astronomers say that any risk of impact is likely to decrease as further data is gathered.