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If the Earth was struck by a asteroid the most devastating consequences would be?
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∙ 14y ago
(considering it was a huge asteroid) The world would be blackened out in some areas from the dust, there would be huge tsunamis ( if it hits the ocean)and earthquakes, and many volcanoes may erupt. plus millions of people would die.
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Can an asteroid destroy the earth?
No, an asteroid cannot destroy earth, but a large enough asteroid can have devastating effects on the life on Earth
How will the world be when the asteroid falls on earth?
Which asteroid? depending on its size, an asteroid impact could be devastating for life on Earth, though life would recover somehow eventually.
Is the the moon part of the earth or an asteroid?
Theory suggests that it is a remnant of a large asteroid that struck the Earth
What consequences can result from an asteroid impact?
Many things can happen if an asteroid hit the earth. Here is a list of a few consequences. There could be an explosion when the asteroid hits the earth. There could also be a tsunami if the asteroid landed in the water. Another possible consequence is a global firestorm. Another possible problem is Acid Rain. The last and final problem from this small list is temperature effects.
Did an asteroid hit the US?
Historically, an asteroid that struck the Earth 65 million years ago is one theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs, but that hit in Yucatan (Mexico).
Can an asteroid destroy the earth?
No, an asteroid cannot destroy earth, but a large enough asteroid can have devastating effects on the life on Earth
How will the world be when the asteroid falls on earth?
Which asteroid? depending on its size, an asteroid impact could be devastating for life on Earth, though life would recover somehow eventually.
Is the the moon part of the earth or an asteroid?
Theory suggests that it is a remnant of a large asteroid that struck the Earth
What is a sentence for the word asteroid?
The asteroid missed the Earth's atmosphere by inches.We will begin asteroid mining soon.
Was the Grand Canyon formed by asteroid that struck earth?
No, it was created by erosion.
What consequences can result from an asteroid impact?
Many things can happen if an asteroid hit the earth. Here is a list of a few consequences. There could be an explosion when the asteroid hits the earth. There could also be a tsunami if the asteroid landed in the water. Another possible consequence is a global firestorm. Another possible problem is Acid Rain. The last and final problem from this small list is temperature effects.
Is Earth doomed to be struck by an asteroid soon?
Yep. We should probably move to Mars.
What do scientists believe happened after an asteroid struck earth million years ago?
The dinosaurs died.
Did an asteroid hit the US?
Historically, an asteroid that struck the Earth 65 million years ago is one theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs, but that hit in Yucatan (Mexico).
What was the object that struck the earth over 4 billion years ago?
An asteroid. This was not what killed the dinosaurs, though. The dinos were destroyed by erupting volcanoes which may or may not have been influenced by the asteroid.
Is there an asteroid set to collide with earth?
Yes there are multiple, but none are likely to hit in our lifetime. But there is a small chance of one hitting us. But its not like one of those doomsday things when its almost as big as earth. It would be devastating though.
The earth been destroyed by a asteroid?
No, if the Earth was destroyed by an asteroid we would not be living today.
