Nov 8, 2023, 04:47 PM IST
(NEOs): Large asteroids and NEOs have the potential to collide with Earth, causing devastating impacts.
Comets, with their unpredictable orbits, could potentially collide with Earth, causing catastrophic events.
A nearby supernova explosion could release harmful radiation and impact our planet's climate and ecosystems.
GRBs are intense bursts of gamma rays that, if directed toward Earth, could have catastrophic effects on our atmosphere and life.
While distant black holes pose no direct threat, a rogue black hole passing through our solar system could disrupt planetary orbits.
These solar phenomena can damage satellites, power grids, and communication systems on Earth.
A rogue planet without a star to orbit could potentially enter our solar system, causing gravitational disruptions.
The nature of dark matter, which makes up a significant portion of the universe, remains a mystery and could have unknown effects on the cosmos.