The new damage to Arecibo, caused by the heavy cable, happened while repairs from 2017’s Hurricane Maria were still ongoing. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/arecibo-observatory-damaged-by-broken-lashing-cable…
Tag: asteroid strikes
This Australian meteor crater is oldest known, says study
“We found the world’s oldest asteroid strike in Western Australia. It might have triggered a global thaw.” Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/australian-yarrabubba-meteor-crater-oldest-known…
Asteroid strike simulation blasts New York City
It seems like play, but they’re serious. Every year, at the Planetary Defense Conference, asteroid experts from around the globe run days-long simulations of asteroids headed for major cities. In 2019, it was New York City’s turn. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/2019-planetary-defense-conference-simulates-asteroid-strike-nyc…