Bruce Betts
Bruce Betts is a prominent planetary scientist and the chief scientist of the Planetary Society, an organization dedicated to the exploration of space. He is known for his work in planetary defense and public outreach, educating the public about the risks posed by near-Earth objects. In recent news, he commented on the potential impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4, which has raised concern due to its estimated size and destructive capability, urging continued monitoring while maintaining a calm perspective on the situation.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 7.67 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 727,595 | $2,900,000 | 1,529$ |
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 14,561 | $89,000 | 119$ |
| Guatemala | 2 | 7.50 | 0.13% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 23,967 | $82,000 | 110$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,635 | $68,000 | 44$ |
| Liechtenstein | 2 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 38,137 | 31 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,095 | $62,000 | 38$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,691 | $450,000 | 186$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,140 | $350,000 | 145$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,312 | $230,000 | 86$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,761 | $48,000 | 30$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,421 | $38,000 | 18$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 2,987 | $350,000 | 181$ |
| Totals | 18 | 1,588,416,572 | 848,196 | $4,673,900 | 2,492$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Bruce Betts from the Planetary Society assured that he is not panicking about the asteroid YR4 but requested monitoring of it.
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Liechtenstein:
Bruce Betts is the chief scientist of the Planetary Society, a non-profit organization.
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Colombia:
Bruce Betts, a scientist from Planetary Society, noted that multiple probes could impact the asteroid to modify its trajectory.
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Argentina:
Bruce Betts from the Planetary Society commented on the asteroid 2024 YR4 and urged monitoring of it.
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Guatemala:
Bruce Betts is the chief scientist of the non-profit organization Planetary Society.
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India:
Bruce Betts, chief scientist of the Planetary Society, discussed the potential impact of the asteroid on major cities.
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Dominican Republic:
Bruce Betts is the chief scientist of the nonprofit organization Planetary Society.
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Costa Rica:
Bruce Betts is the chief scientist of the nonprofit organization Planetary Society.
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Peru:
Bruce Betts from the Planetary Society commented on the asteroid YR4 and emphasized the need for monitoring it.
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Paraguay:
Bruce Betts, from the Planetary Society, assured that he is not panicking about the asteroid YR4 but requested monitoring of it.
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