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What do asteroids do when they impact the Earth?
It depends how big
What are the group of asteroids that may occasionally cross earth?
Asteroids that occasionally cross the orbit of Earth are known as Near Earth Asteroids. Asteroids that both cross the orbit of the Earth and are large enough to pose a significant threat in the event of an impact are known as Potentially Hazardous Asteroids.
Do asteroids impact earth?
Yes, but fortunately, very rarely.
Which layer protects earth from asteroids?
The Earth's atmosphere is the layer that helps protect the planet from asteroids. When asteroids enter the Earth's atmosphere, friction causes them to heat up and break apart, reducing the impact of the asteroid on the Earth's surface.
Why has interest in near-earth asteroids increased in recent years?
Interest in near-Earth asteroids has increased in recent years due to the potential threat they pose to Earth if they were to collide, as evidenced by past impact events. Additionally, advancements in space technology have made it more feasible to study, track, and possibly deflect these asteroids to mitigate the risk of a catastrophic impact. This has led to increased funding and missions aimed at studying and monitoring near-Earth asteroids.
Why do asteroids affect the surface of the Earth and the Moon differently?
Asteroids can affect the Earth's surface more due to its thicker atmosphere, which causes asteroids to experience greater resistance and breakup before impact. On the Moon, with no atmosphere to slow down or break up asteroids, impacts are more direct and create craters that can remain preserved for longer periods of time.
What countries are hit by asteroid?
Asteroids can potentially impact any country on Earth as they do not discriminate based on location. NASA and other space agencies constantly monitor near-Earth objects to assess potential impact risks and take necessary precautions to mitigate any threats.
How do you know asteroids have hit the earth?
The evidence that asteroids have collided with earth before, depends on the surface. The way you can find this if there is unusual shapes in the ground( e.g. really deep ditch, that is too big for a human too dig).
Why darkness become the real killer after the asteroids impact on earth?
due to ansha farting which created most of the CO2 and methane
Asteroids relation to earth?
Asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the Sun and are commonly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Occasionally, asteroids can come close to Earth as they travel through our solar system. If an asteroid were to impact Earth, it could have devastating effects depending on its size and composition. Scientists actively track and monitor asteroids to predict any potential impacts and develop strategies to mitigate any potential threats.
What is true about asteroids?
Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. They vary in size, shape, and composition, and some have the potential to collide with Earth. NASA and other space agencies study asteroids to understand their origins and potential impact hazards.
Do asteroids slow down when they reach earth?
yes, as when they come into the earth spulphirical gravitationally crust it comes through our atmosphere's, and reducing the speed even sending it off course, but it still has a large impact due to the velocity and heat extracted at impact creating allot of damage depending on the shape and size.
