[meteorite-list] Torino Scale Revised

[Paul H]

Torino Scale Revised 
Universe Today, April 14, 2005 
http://www.universetoday.com/am/publish/torino_scale_revised.html?1342005

"Summary - ( Apr 13, 2005 ) Astronomers searching 
for potentially destructive Earth-crossing asteroids 
have revised the scale they use to communicate the 
risk of impact to the public. The Torino scale, which 
still goes from 0 (no chance of impact) to 10
(collision 
is certain) has the same classifications, but it's
been 
rewritten to give the public a better idea of the
risks 
associated with different space rocks. Instead of 
"meriting concern", lower risk objects now "merit 
attention by astronomers", explaining that
astronomers will be making further observations."


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