3I, comet and Earth
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According to him, this behavior occurs because comets heat up unevenly as they approach the Sun. The side facing the Sun warms faster, and if a weak spot gets hot enough, it can release material thousands of kilometers into space, much like a geyser, in the Sun’s direction.
Will interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hit Earth? Explore the predictions, from NASA's official 'no impact' trajectory to fascinating theories from Avi Loeb and mystics.
A NASA-backed planetary defense group has reportedly begun efforts to pinpoint comet 3I/ATLAS after it was observed emitting an alloy not seen in nature and exhibiting other strange behaviors.