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Update: Latest data lead to greater chance of Mars impact

January 4, 2008 by Fred Bortz, 1 year 44 weeks ago
Comment id: 26765

New Scientist is now reporting that the latest measurements have increased the chance of impact of the asteroid to one in 28.

Stay tuned!

[Note for teachers: If you want to discuss this topic in science classes, I recommend finding a copy of my 2001 book Collision Course! Cosmic Impacts and Life on Earth.]

Fred Bortz -- Science and technology books for young readers (www.fredbortz.com) and Science book reviews (www.scienceshelf.com)

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