Torino Scale

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The Torino Scale is a measurement of the impact risk/hazards of Near Earth Objects (NEOs.)

The scale ranges from "0" (no impact hazard expected) to "10" (certain collisions) which could end life on Earth as we know it.

The scale is also colored...

  • White - No Hazard (Level 0)
  • Green - Normal (Level 1)
  • Yellow - Meriting Attention by Astronomers (Level 2-4)
  • Orange - Threatening (Level 5-7)
  • Red - Certain Collisions (Level 8-10)

And despite popular media, Bruce Willis can't save the planet.

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