Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Tunguska from smaller asteroid?

A new simulation says that Tunguska was from a smaller asteroid impact than previously thought. [Link]
The simulation suggests that the devastation could have been caused by a far smaller explosion than previously thought--3 to 5 megatons, instead of 10 to 20. And since there are many more asteroids in that smaller size range, the risks of a devastating impact may be greater than previously thought.

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