NASA has warned an asteroid the size of Nelson’s Column is in danger of colliding with Earth three years from now. Due the asteroid’s size and trajectory, Earth’s atmosphere may be unable to stop the space rock from causing an impact event. NASA asteroid trackers have dubbed the potenially dangerous asteroid as 2005 ED224. According to the data collected by Sentry on 2005 ED224, this asteroid could be travelling at an average speed of approximate 61,000mph (98,300kmh). The system also notes the asteroid measures about 177ft (54m) across. As a member of the Apollo family of asteroids, 2005 ED224 follows a very dangerous orbit. According to Sentry, the asteroid’s earliest possible impact could occur next year on March 11, 2023. If 2005 ED224 is able to maintain its incredible speed, the asteroid has the potential to successfully go through the atmosphere and cause an impact event on the ground. Were this kind of event to occur, the asteroid would create a crater almost 1,000 metres wide. The resulting level of energy released from the asteroid’s impact would be powerful enough to destroy a large area or city… (READ MORE)

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