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If an asteroid or comet were on a collision course for earth what factors would determine how dangerous the collision might be for your community?
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The size, speed, location and angle of impact of the object with the Earth. A major factor would be if the impact is on water or land.
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What would happen if an asteroid on a collision course with Earth would get blown up in outer space?
It is FAR easier to change the direction of an asteroid than to blow it up. All that is needed to accomplish the former is to nudge the asteroid a little off its collision course with Earth, and this could be done with some small explosions on the side of that asteroid. Blowing up an asteroid would be a complete waste of energy.
What types of damage could be expected from a collision from an asteroid?
World annihilation comes to mind.
What is the lifespan of an asteroid?
the life cycle is still unknown to me. i have to resherch some more
Why is it dangerous for a spacecraft collide with asteroid in space?
because they are big chunks of rock hitting your spacecraft
What is a natural outer space disaster?
Any kind of collision, such as a meteorite or asteroid colliding with a planet, or an explosion of a star could be classed as natural disasters in space.
How do you avoid a collision with an asteroid headed for Earth?
There is no way to avoid an impending collision.
Is a collision possible between the earth and an asteroid?
Yes, if the asteroid is captured by the Earth's gravitational pull.
What was the name of the asteroid that had a near collision with the earth?
The Gr8 JAke
What are the features of the asteroid belt?
dangerous
Is an asteroid dangerous?
of course
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.
Stony meteorite metal?
chunks of the core of a larger asteroid that was shattered by a collision.
What are the methods to avoid collision of asteroid of 50metres with earth?
You cannot "avoid" a collision; if the asteroid is headed this way, it will hit. They aren't steerable. Give us another 50 years or so, and perhaps we would be able to prevent it.
What would happen if an asteroid on a collision course with Earth would get blown up in outer space?
It is FAR easier to change the direction of an asteroid than to blow it up. All that is needed to accomplish the former is to nudge the asteroid a little off its collision course with Earth, and this could be done with some small explosions on the side of that asteroid. Blowing up an asteroid would be a complete waste of energy.
What types of damage could be expected from a collision from an asteroid?
World annihilation comes to mind.
Has there ever been a tsunami in Michigan?
unless a big earthquake or big asteroid collision, no.
Why are there rings around Jupiter?
Rings around a planet are caused by a collision. This collision could occur from a moon crashing into a moon, a moon crashing into the planet, an asteroid crashing into a moon or an asteroid crashing into the planet. The resulting debris from the collision gets trapped in the planetary orbit, and hence, creates a ring system.
