Is the meteor that could strike in 2040 a potential threat to us? – Secondary 11

Question: Is the meteor that could strike in 2040 a potential threat to us?
- Keywords:
  future,
  meteor,
  potential,
  space
Asked by ellascientist to Faye, Martin, Mus, Pete on 27 Apr 2012.
- Pete Etchells answered on 27 Apr 2012:
  
  We don’t really know, seeing as its so far away! If it does pose a danger though, it’s good that we know about it now, because it means we’ve got lots of time to develop defence strategies.

Question: Is the meteor that could strike in 2040 a potential threat to us?