COMET YU55: It's the end of the world as we know it thread #2: Nov 9

NASA Jet Propulsion laboratory and YouTube ^ | 10/30/2011 | RaceBannon

[Judith Anne]

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[gleeaikin]

Highly unlikely. On the other had about the asteroid, I want to see the update on Nov 7th.

[RaceBannon]

Classic!

“There’s nothing wrong with the air!!”

[RaceBannon]

LOL!!

I have a new excuse to explain my weight gain!

[NELSON111]

Whoever wrote this article is an absolute IDIOT...concerned more about conspiracy and the end of the world than they are about facts.

Exhibit 1: They don't know the difference between a comet and an asteroid.

Exhibit 2: An object the size of YU55 would not end the world...not even close. Local devastation...yes...global...no.

Exhibit 3: EMS tests a lot.

Exhibit 4: YU55 will not hit the Earth...it is not a threat to Earth...just as Elenin was not a threat to Earth...although numerous idiots would not listen to me try to tell them that either.

So...while it is possible the government is using the threat of an impact to run an exercise...that is not than unusual...and frankly...I am glad the government understands the risks. Too bad the author of the article has their tin foil hat on so tight it has stopped all blood flow to their brain.

Time will PROVE this to be the case.

[Terry Mross]

I’ve always thought a “test” would be more effective if it was a surprise.

The “emergency system” worked pretty good on 911.

Will internet be shut down, too?

It very well could be that once everything is shut down, it won’t come back up. Or it could simply be a test. Bottom line: there’s nothing we can do about it without an opposition party.

[txhurl]

I don’t know if the cable providers are required to participate.

[Godzilla]

[MHGinTN]

A pint???? My gosh, what self control you have! I would be buying one of the five quart tubs of strawberry or chocolate ripple!

[MHGinTN]

BTW, have you tried the extra large Jamoca shake from Arby’s and put it in the fridge freezer to harden before eating it? Great stuff!

[TheOldLady]

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[PapaBear3625]

400 meters cubed is 6.4x10^7 cubic meters of stuff. If we assume an average density similar to ice, then that will be around 6.4x10^10 kg. If it impacts at earth's escape velocity (11,200 m/s) it will release 6.4x10^10 * (11200 ^ 2) = 8x10^18 joules of energy = about 2000 megatons.

Above is all seat-of-the-pants guestimates.

[RaceBannon]

so, I guess you dont know when people are making fun of something...

[NELSON111]

I didn’t read the entire article because 1) there has already been some fruit-cakery posted here and elsewhere about this and 2) when someone doesn’t know the difference between a comet and an asteroid...when...frankly...they aren’t worth my time. I figure if they can’t keep the simple facts straight...I don’t care if they are making fun of it or not...they’re none too bright.

[BenLurkin]

I thought asteroids all looked like Idaho potatoes. Why is this one so symmetrical?

[RaceBannon]

[RaceBannon]

that’s what FEMA WANTS you to think!

[txhurl]

Any other news today?

[BenLurkin]

Why does FEMA want me to think that all asteroids look like Idaho potatoes?

[txhurl]

Still ain’t nothin in here but us chickens....