Watch For Falling Rock |
| Published: September 19, 2007, 10:55 am |
| Tags: space debris, public space, toxic, geology, wtc, meteor, epa, scientism, peru |
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He said what? This is an example of why folks don't trust scientists. When they act as PR flaks for scientism, dismissing the facts before all the empirical evidence is in.A member of the National Academy of Sciences, Modesto Montoya, told the state press agency that a fallen meteorite did not present any danger unless it hit some structure on impact. And yes he was referring to this;The meteorite impact crater high in the Peruvian Andes is said to be emitting noxious fumes. Photograph: EPAA meteorite has struck a remote part of Peru and carved a large crater that is emitting noxious odours and making villagers ill, according to local press reportsThe soil around the hole appeared to be scorched and there was a "strange odour", a local health department official, Jorge L pez, told Peru's RPP radio.Later the farmers complained of headaches and vomiting. Police who went to investigate the crater were also stricken with nausea, prompting authorities to dispatch a medical team that [ Full article ] |
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