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Is Earth "overdue" for an asteroid?

Is Earth "overdue" for an asteroid?

A NASA researcher said that although asteroids are extremely rare, Earth may be due for one. Asteroids are estimated to hit about 50 to 60 million years apart -- and the last hit the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on a potential asteroid hit.

CBS NewsDec 15, 2016

Asteroid Impact

Asteroid Impact

Asteroid Impact

real-world-physics-problems.com

This is what would happen if scientists found an asteroid heading to Earth

This is what would happen if scientists found an asteroid heading to Earth

SPACE.comRobert Lea

'We have impact': Moment spacecraft hits asteroid

'We have impact': Moment spacecraft hits asteroid

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Watch: NASA's plan to catch an asteroid

Watch: NASA's plan to catch an asteroid

The rise and fall of the riskiest asteroid in a decade

The rise and fall of the riskiest asteroid in a decade

phys.orgEuropean Space Agency

NASA smacked an asteroid with a spacecraft. Watch what happened next.

NASA smacked an asteroid with a spacecraft. Watch what happened next.

MashableElisha Sauers

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Asteroid the Size of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Taj Mahal Set to Zip by Earth

Asteroid the Size of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Taj Mahal Set to Zip by Earth

NASA mission tests asteroid defense plan

NASA mission tests asteroid defense plan

CBS NewsLi Cohen

Asteroid that passes nearby could hit Earth in the future, September 2182, NASA says

Asteroid that passes nearby could hit Earth in the future, September 2182, NASA says

ABC11 Raleigh-DurhamTeddy Grant