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Re: "Earth Gains a Retinue of Mini-Asteroids"

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From: amon
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1992 13:38
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> Not really screwy.  The number of 50 meter objects is enhanced by
> about 10 times and the Tunguska type events probably happen once
> or a few times per century.  Remember, 3 out of 4 enter over water
> and may be less likely to be detected.  Also, perhaps a large
> 


I wonder... Could this be the explanation for the non-radioactive  
mushroom cloud seen by airline pilots in the Pacific one day in the  
late 70's - early 80's? It was never connected to any source that I  
am aware of.

Some theorized it was caused by an undersea volcanic explosion, but  
no one succeeded in associating it with one. It was not a nuclear  
explosion, although some at first suggested that. It is unlikely to  
have been a non-nuclear explosion, ie no ships disappeared and I'm  
not sure I see a motive for an experimental blast in that part of the  
world. 


Just a thought, although I would not expect a mushroom cloud from  
such a comet strike. I'm not sure I can even see a mechanism for  
creating one from a Tunguska class strike.
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