Don't Worry About That Asteroid That Might Hit This Year | SciShow News

The video discusses the low probability of asteroid 2006 QV 89 impacting Earth, comparing it to past meteor events like Chelyabinsk and Tongouska. It explains that while the asteroid is on ESA's risk list, the chance of impact is minimal. The video also explores how tides can trigger earthquakes, focusing on research at Axial Seamount, revealing that low tides allow magma to expand, causing earthquakes. This discovery helps understand earthquake triggers and may aid in predicting future events.

What is the estimated chance of asteroid 2006 QV 89 hitting Earth?

• 1 in 10000

• 1 in 5000

• 1 in 7299

• 1 in 100

Which past event is used to illustrate the potential impact of a 40-meter asteroid?

• The Tunguska event

• The Chicxulub impact

• The Barringer Crater event

• The Vredefort impact

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water, affecting where an asteroid might hit?

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

What natural phenomenon is discussed as a trigger for earthquakes far from land?

• Tides

• Hurricanes

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

Where did scientists conduct research to solve the mystery of tides triggering earthquakes?

• Mount St. Helens

• Axial Seamount

• Kilauea

• Mauna Loa

What is the main factor causing earthquakes at Axial Seamount during low tide?

• Ocean weight

• Wind pressure

• Tectonic plate movement

• Magma pressure

How many times has Axial Seamount erupted in the last 25 years?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times