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Could earth be hit by an asteroid?
Yes.
Could the orbital alignment on December 21st 2012 somehow cause an asteroid to hit earth?
An asteroid might hit at any moment. There is no reason to believe that an asteroid will hit any time soon, though.
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.
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 :)
Why would scientist want to know if an asteroid is on a course to collide with earth in 20 years?
If an asteroid were to hit Earth, it could do HUGE damage. It was the changes to Earth after an asteroid hit that killed off the dinosaurs. But if we knew about an asteroid heading our way long enough ahead of time, maybe we could change it's course enough to make it miss, and save millions of lives.
Why would scientists want to know if an asteroid is on a course to collide with earth in 20 years?
If an asteroid were to hit Earth, it could do HUGE damage. It was the changes to Earth after an asteroid hit that killed off the dinosaurs. But if we knew about an asteroid heading our way long enough ahead of time, maybe we could change it's course enough to make it miss, and save millions of lives.
Could a killer asteroid hit earth?
Yes it can and has in the past, wiping out all the larger life forms on earth.
Is it true that a giant asteroid is about to hit the earth in 2014?
No, there is no evidence to support the claim that a giant asteroid was going to hit Earth in 2014. Astronomers keep a close eye on potentially hazardous asteroids, and there are protocols in place to deal with any potential threats.
Could an asteroid hit the earth?
yes it will because there are alot of things floating around in space
What object would hit earth?
It is quite common for small meteors to hit the Earth. Larger impacts by an asteroid or comet are also possible but happen much less often.
What country did the 2008 asteroid hit in Canada?
no it was not an asteroid that hit the earth, it was kevins big mouth
Has the earth been hit by an asteroid?
Yes. An asteroid probably hit Siberia, in Russia, in June 1908.
