Torino Scale

The Torino Scale is a tool used by astronomers to categorize the potential risk of near-Earth objects, like asteroids and comets, impacting our planet. It combines the object's size, proximity, and chance of collision to assign a level from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no risk and 10 signifies a certain collision with catastrophic consequences. The scale helps communicate asteroid threat levels clearly and consistently to the public and scientists, aiding in decision-making and planning for potential planetary defense measures.