Mother Earth’s Close Calls
The Norwegian Rocket Incident occurred in the 1990s, when U.S. scientists studying the Northern Lights launched a research rocket from Norway. Russian radar interpreted the launch as a nuclear attack and President Boris Yeltsin was given eight minutes to decide on a counter attack. Fortunately for Mother Earth, the research rocket fell harmlessly into the ocean before Yeltsin could decide. The incident is among 10 diferent scenarios where the world nearly ended. Tune in to this edition of Alltime 10s for nine other scintillating incidents.
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