Very Early Warning: 1-in-1,000 Chance of Asteroid Impact in 2182 : Discovery News

Very Early Warning: 1-in-1,000 Chance of Asteroid Impact in 2182 : Discovery News: "This isn't an urgent call to arms, but it's certainly a future date to consider. In the year 2182 -- 172 years time -- there's the possibility that we might be hit by an asteroid with potential to cause some significant global turmoil. This long-distance forecast could help mankind determine whether asteroid deflection techniques are warranted, especially when given nearly two centuries of lead time."