290-foot asteroid speeding towards Earth at 101638 kmph, NASA warns

A skyscraper-sized asteroid is approaching Earth at a very high speed. Know what NASA has informed so far about this monster rock.

Space agencies such as NASA and ESA closely monitor any Potentially Hazardous Objects that may collide with Earth. As can be imagined, it would cause unimaginable destruction.  (Pixabay)

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1/6 Space agencies such as NASA and ESA closely monitor any Potentially Hazardous Objects that may collide with Earth. As can be imagined, it would cause unimaginable destruction.  (Pixabay)

Recently, a 65-foot asteroid passed safely by the planet, but its close proximity serves as a reminder that humanity remain vigilant against potential threats from these monstrous rocks. (Freepik)

2/6 Recently, a 65-foot asteroid passed safely by the planet, but its close proximity serves as a reminder that humanity remain vigilant against potential threats from these monstrous rocks. (Freepik)

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has identified four new asteroids that will approach Earth, posing a danger of impact.  (Freepik)

3/6 NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has identified four new asteroids that will approach Earth, posing a danger of impact.  (Freepik)

One of these asteroids, named Asteroid 2019 FT by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, is a colossal 290-foot space rock as tall as a skyscraper. (Pixabay)

4/6 One of these asteroids, named Asteroid 2019 FT by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, is a colossal 290-foot space rock as tall as a skyscraper. (Pixabay)

Asteroid 2019 FT will come close to Earth on March 27. It will come as near as 4.06 million miles to Earth.  (Pixabay)

5/6 Asteroid 2019 FT will come close to Earth on March 27. It will come as near as 4.06 million miles to Earth.  (Pixabay)

However, the alarming aspect is its high speed, which is causing concern. According to NASA's CNEOS, the asteroid is very fast. It is hurtling towards Earth at a fiery speed of 101,638 kmph. (Freepik)

6/6 However, the alarming aspect is its high speed, which is causing concern. According to NASA's CNEOS, the asteroid is very fast. It is hurtling towards Earth at a fiery speed of 101,638 kmph. (Freepik)