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No, an asteroid cannot destroy earth, but a large enough asteroid can have devastating effects on the life on Earth
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How easy is it to destroy an astroyd?
At the moment man does not have the technology to destroy and asteroid.
Could a 70 mile wide asteroid destroy earth?
When talking about asteroidal impacts, it's worth noting that the diameter of an object is not an indication of potential impact. The density and more important is the velocity at which it impacts the Earth is. However, an asteroid with a diameter of 70 miles would not destroy the Earth. The Earth has been hit by much larger objects (Theia) and survived - yet only just. A 70 mile asteroid would make a large impact but it would not destroy the Earth. A 70 mile asteroid would however, with the right velocity and angle, in all probability, wipe all life off of the Earth and cause years of non regeneration. Simple life would eventually recolonise the planet, but it would take millions of years for complex animals to evolve. So much so, that a devastation on that scale would eliminate mankind from the Universe as we know it. The asteroid that wiped out the Dinosaurs and ended their reign was a mere 10 miles in diameter and produced 2 million times more energy that our most powerful atomic bomb. So the 70 mile asteroid would not destroy the Earth but it would certainly destroy everything on it.
The earth been destroyed by a asteroid?
No, if the Earth was destroyed by an asteroid we would not be living today.
Is the earth inside the asteroid belt?
Yes, the asteroid belt starts properly after the orbit of Mars.
Where did the asteroid hit earth?
What asteroid? There were several.
What may happen if an asteroid gets too close to the earth?
If we can , we'll destroy it but if not it may destroy something on earth. If it was a huge one , it might destroy EVEN the life on the Earth !
How do you deal with an asteroid?
You don't. If a large enough asteroid is going to hit us that will destroy life on earth there is nothing that can be done. Hollywood story's to the contrary.
What happened when an asteroid hits the Earth?
depending on the size it could destroy the planet or impact in the water and not do much. It all depends on the size of said asteroid!
Could a comet or asteroid or meteorite destroy the Earth?
Yes they all could destroy Earth depending how big it is, how big the impact is when it hits, and where it hits,but its possible. Hope this helps.
If an asteroid hits the earth will the earth be destroyed?
No, but there would be a lot of destruction of life. It would only destroy the Earth if it is ENORMOUS, but I suppose it's possible.
What would happen if a car flew to the moon?
It will destroy the car because of the asteroid belt around the earth.
Can Nuclear weapons destroy the entire earth?
yes and no depending on how much nuclear bombs it can start a ice age like the asteroid that hit earth so its not enough to destroy the earth
Will the moon be destroy if an asteroid hit it?
No. The moon is large enough that even a collision with the solar system's largest asteroid would not destroy it.
What is orpheus theory?
The theory of an asteroid named Orpheus will hit Earth and destroy civilization in the future years. The asteroid is predicted to hit Mexico. Don't be afraid because it may or may not happen :)
How easy is it to destroy an astroyd?
At the moment man does not have the technology to destroy and asteroid.
Could a 70 mile wide asteroid destroy earth?
When talking about asteroidal impacts, it's worth noting that the diameter of an object is not an indication of potential impact. The density and more important is the velocity at which it impacts the Earth is. However, an asteroid with a diameter of 70 miles would not destroy the Earth. The Earth has been hit by much larger objects (Theia) and survived - yet only just. A 70 mile asteroid would make a large impact but it would not destroy the Earth. A 70 mile asteroid would however, with the right velocity and angle, in all probability, wipe all life off of the Earth and cause years of non regeneration. Simple life would eventually recolonise the planet, but it would take millions of years for complex animals to evolve. So much so, that a devastation on that scale would eliminate mankind from the Universe as we know it. The asteroid that wiped out the Dinosaurs and ended their reign was a mere 10 miles in diameter and produced 2 million times more energy that our most powerful atomic bomb. So the 70 mile asteroid would not destroy the Earth but it would certainly destroy everything on it.
What happens to earth if its hit by an asteroid?
not much if it is small but they could easily destroy entire cities and the largest ones and decimate a continent
