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It is an odd result of the potnetial for a high-impact low-probability event. Once in a very long while Earth is struck by a relatively large asteroid. If such an event were to happen today in a populated area, it could easily result in many millions of deaths.
Fatal car wrecks occur far more frequently than meteorite impacts, but rarely kill more than a few people.
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What is the risk of dying from an asteroid?
The math looks wonky because of the disparity of the numbers. There are usually two or three airplane crashes each year, but only a couple of hundred people are killed in each one.The odds of an asteroid impact are very low indeed - but if a big one does hit, it could easily kill BILLIONS of people. It could wipe out the human race, or extinguish life on the Earth completely. An asteroid or large meteor or comet or something hit northern Canada about 13,000 years ago and is believed to have caused the "Younger Dryas" mini-ice age and killed most of the humans on North America at the time. The tsunami in Indonesia killed 300,000 people five years ago. If an asteroid were to strike the Indian Ocean, the resulting tsunami could kill a hundred times as many.So it can't really be the same. However if you are in the place of were the Plane or Asteroid hits the planet then it could be the same.
Where would an asteroid most likely hit earth?
An asteroid could hit Earth anywhere, but the most likely impact locations are in the ocean due to the vast coverage of water on our planet. Cities along coastlines are also at higher risk. However, the probability of a direct impact on a populated area is very low.
Is there a greater risk of forest fire if the beetles damage the trees?
Yes, there is a greater risk of forest fire if beetles damage trees. When beetles infest and kill trees, the dead trees become fuel for fires, increasing the overall fire risk in the forest. Additionally, the accumulated dead organic matter from infested trees can make fires burn at a higher intensity.
When is a astriod next ment to hit the earth?
While there are numerous asteroids that pass close to Earth's orbit, none are currently predicted to hit Earth in the near future with significant risk. NASA and other space agencies actively monitor Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) for potential threats. Any asteroid that poses a risk is tracked and assessed well in advance, often many years ahead of a potential impact. For example, the asteroid 99942 Apophis, initially thought to pose a risk, has since been determined to have a very low likelihood of impacting Earth in the coming decades.
What animals are at risk of dying in the north pole?
There are always risks of animals dying in the North Pole. If you meant what animals that are not suited to life at the North Pole are at risk of dying when placed in the North Pole, then most likely all of the animals that do not live at the North Pole are at risk of dying. This is because they are unable to adapt to the extreme cold environment, and it would take many generations for these animals to evolve to adapt. If you meant what animals are at risk of endangerment or extinction in the North Pole, then the answer would be that animals such as the polar bears, penguins and majority of the other animals are at risk. This is due to global warming. With the rising temperatures, the ice packs at the North Pole are rapidly melting. The polar bears, who swim to find food, are finding it harder to swim to land (ice packs) because of the shrinking of the ice packs. The polar bears will eventually become exhausted after all the swimming and drown. All these contribute to the rapid decrease of the Arctic animals.
Is the risk of dying from asbestos exposure greater than the risk of dying from long-term smoking?
The risk of dying from asbestos depends on how intense the asbestos exposure was, how often it occurred, and how long it lasted - and whether you were using any protective measures. The risk of dying from smoking depends on how long you have been smoking, how many cigarettes you smoke per day, and sometimes, how long has it been since you stopped smoking. So for some the risk of asbestos is greater than the risk of smoking and for others the risk of smoking is greater than the risk of asbestos. The important things to know are that: # Both smoking and asbestos exposure are risks that are avoidable, # You can take action to reduce your risks, even if you don't completely avoid the exposures, and # If you both smoke and have an asbestos exposure, your total risk is not simply the sum of the two risks, but the product of them (i.e. the risk of one multiplied by the risk of the other)
Why are binge drinkers at greater risk of dying of alcohol poisoning?
because alcohol is a poisonous drug that kills your liver
Can exercise reduce the risk of dying young?
Yes, it can reduce the risk of dying young.
Why shoud I consider buying disability insurance?
If you are a young person, you have a much greater risk of becoming disabled than of dying early. If you are disabled, you will still need an income, and your bills will probably be greater than if you are not disabled.
What is a high risk liver donor?
a person dying who donates a liver to a dying person
What is the pros and cons of risk taking?
Pro - The greater the risk, the greater the reward Con - Risk = Loss
How do you assess risks?
by dying then you know if its a risk
Does hair dying have any risk of infection?
no
What is the prognosis for a patient with familial polyposis?
It has been estimated that a patient with known FAP has a relative risk of dying over three times greater than that of the average population, at a given age.
What chemicals in cigarettes put you at risk of dying?
nicotine
What percent do airbags reduce the risk of dying in a frontal crash?
About 94%
What is an organism whose whole kind is at risk of dying out?
An "endangered" species.
