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Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth Tomorrow Thursday

Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth Tomorrow Thursday

Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth On Thursday A large near-Earth asteroid, 2025 FA22, is set to make a close but safe flyby of Earth on Thursday, September 18, astronomers have confirmed. According to a report by Forbes on Tuesday, the asteroid, roughly 120–280 meters in diameter — about the length of two football fields — will pass at a distance of 523,000 miles (842,000 kilometres), more than twice the distance between Earth and the Moon. Scientists say such a close approach by an object of this size occurs on average once every 10 years. “While this is an…
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Exploring ABIA State’s Natural Wonders: A Treasure Trove Of Resources – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Exploring ABIA State’s Natural Wonders: A Treasure Trove Of Resources – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Exploring Abia State's Natural Wonders: A Treasure Trove of Resources Abia State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, is endowed with an abundance of natural resources. From mineral resources to agricultural land, forest reserves, water bodies, and oil and gas reserves, the state has a vast array of resources waiting to be harnessed. According to the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Abia State has an estimated 1.5 billion metric tons of limestone reserves, making it one of the largest limestone-producing states in Nigeria. Agricultural Resources: A Mainstay of the Economy Agriculture is a mainstay of Abia State's economy, with the…
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