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comets can do this (depending on there make up) however this is rare as a comet is actually a satelite, it is stuck in a orbit. an asteroid burning up in the atmosphere is more likely, thiese rocks are not in orbit.
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Do comets burn up the earths atmosphere?
No. If a comet were to strike the Earth, the results would probably be catastrophic.
Do comets burn up in the atmosphere?
comets can do this (depending on there make up) however this is rare as a comet is actually a satelite, it is stuck in a orbit. an asteroid burning up in the atmosphere is more likely, thiese rocks are not in orbit.
What do meteoroids and asteroids have in common?
Both meteoroid's and comets are made out of rock and burn up when getting into earths atmosphere.
What prevents most asteroids comets and meteoroids from colliding with the earth?
Hopefully, they burn up on entering our atmosphere, due to friction with the air.
Is there a shield around Jupiter that protects it from meteors and comets?
Any meteor or comet will burn up in Jupiter's incredibly thick atmosphere.
If earth had no atmosphere would comets still be visible from its surface?
Yes. Comets do not enter the atmosphere of the earth (we hope!). What you see is gasses that are released from the comet, illuminated by the sun. However, a meteor (shooting star) is visible only due to the atmosphere heating the meteor.
Do asteroids tails burn?
No, they do not burn only comets have tails.
Do meteors or comets burn in the atmosphere?
Not really - they compress air to the point of incandesce, the heat of which tends to volatilize any solid object (the meteor) causing it.
What is bigger meteor or comet?
Usually, a comet.Meteors are usually the dust trails of comets or bigger meteorites/asteroids that burn up in the Earth's atmosphere. They are about the size of grains of sand.
Do asteroids comets and meteoroids pose danger to earth?
Meteoroids generally do not pose much of a risk as they are generally small enough to burn up in the atmosphere, and do not reach the surface. Asteroids and comets are larger and can cause potentially catastrophic damage if they strike Earth.
What are pieces of comets that stream through the air called?
Pieces of comets that stream through the air are called meteoroids. When they enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, they create bright streaks of light known as meteors or shooting stars.
Does a meteor orbit the sun?
Meteors do not orbit the Sun. Meteors are small particles that enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up as they frictionally interact with the air. They come from the debris left behind by comets or asteroids orbiting the Sun.
