Torino Impact Hazard Scale

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Torino Impact Hazard Scale

Torino Impact Hazard Scale

astronomy

Also known as: Torino Scale

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Earth impact hazard
Determining the hazard potential of an NEO
…potential is described by the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, an indicator named after the city of Turin (Italian: Torino), Italy, where it was presented at an international NEO conference in 1999. The purpose of the scale is to quantify the level of public concern warranted. The scale’s values, which are…
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…potential is described by the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, an indicator named after the city of Turin (Italian: Torino), Italy, where it was presented at an international NEO conference in 1999. The purpose of the scale is to quantify the level of public concern warranted. The scale’s values, which are…
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