Multiple Asteroids Safely Pass Earth, NASA Reports
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A 1.2-kilometer asteroid, named 139622 (2001 QQ142), passed within 5.5 million kilometers of Earth without posing any immediate danger. Although it fell into the category of "potentially hazardous objects," NASA scientists will continue to monitor its trajectory to ensure future safety. While most asteroids burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, larger ones can cause significant destruction, as seen in the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
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