BBC Focus Magazine

[Thinker]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/ ... robe-crash

They cannot predict precisely where it will hit the Earth, but say the most likely scenario is that it will splash down in the ocean. However, most of the world's major cities, including London and New York, are potentially in the firing line.

That's a comforting thought!

[Jamie]

Yep, because I'm nowhere near the smoke!

[M Paul Lloyd]

the most likely scenario is that it will splash down in the ocean

Given that the Earth is 70% covered in water that's a pretty safe bet.

[Thinker]

Doesn't that give it a 1 in 4 chance of hitting land?

[Shadowwolf]

Maybe, but most of that is empty anyway so again the risk is low, probably about as great as being hit by a meteorite.

[M Paul Lloyd]

Statistically it is inevitable that somthing big and nasty will eventually hit a a major population centre sooner or later, but hopefully not this time?.

[Thinker]

It landed in the ocean apparently. What a relief!

http://gizmodo.com/5876380/failed-russi ... he-pacific