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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)