Scientists model potential impact of asteroid Bennu on Earth in 2182

Scientists have modeled the potential impact of asteroid Bennu, which has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2182. The asteroid is about 0.31 miles wide and could cause immediate devastation and long-term climate effects. The impact would create shockwaves, tsunamis, and significant dust clouds, potentially cooling global temperatures by 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit and reducing rainfall by 15%. This could threaten global food production and alter weather patterns for over four years. Bennu has a 1 in 2,700 chance of collision. NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission collected samples from Bennu, revealing essential building blocks for life, including DNA and minerals.