Produced by: Manoj Kumar
A future asteroid strike has been modeled, revealing the catastrophic effects Earth may face.
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The asteroid Bennu has a 1 in 2,700 chance of colliding with Earth in 2182—small, but real.
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Scientists at Pusan National University ran simulations to predict the aftermath of impact.
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A strike could inject 400 million tons of dust into the atmosphere, cooling Earth by 4°C.
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The impact may strip 32% of the ozone layer, exposing plants and animals to deadly radiation.
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Photosynthesis could drop by 30%, leading to severe disruptions in global food security.
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While land plants struggle, marine algae may bloom, creating unexpected food sources.
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History suggests humanity could endure, but with fewer numbers and altered lifestyles.
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Scientists warn impacts happen every 100,000 years—yet, we remain unprepared.
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