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it either leaves a crater or if deep enough can make lava flow out of the hole. but if the meteorite hits the core then KABOOM!
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Would a large earthquake cause more damage than a small earthquake?
yes
Can anything other than an earthquake cause a tsunami?
nothing else except maybe a large enough meteorite impact. The one that killed the dinosaurs I'll bet had a nice sized tsunami.
What can cause damage for days or months after a large earthquake?
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
What might cause widespread extinction of living things on our planet?
Global epidemic, the sun exploding, collosion with a black hole, global warming, global cooling, nuclear war, eruption of a super volcano, or a collision with a large enough meteorite or comet.
What forms a crater when it hits the earth?
A large meteorite can. Also an asteroid or a comet can cause a crater.
What would happen if a rock from space was coming to Earth is it possible for every one on Earth to break that rock with making a sound?
The atmosphere density will cause the meteor/ meteorite to heat up and break apart. No, if everyone on earth makes sound on earth the meteor/ meteorite will not break up. But still a large asteroid will cause mass destruction if it lands in the right spot.
Is the dinosaurs ALL wiped out when the large meteorite hit the earth?
According to modern scientific theory, all the remaining dinosaurs went extinct during or shortly after the asteroid hit the Earth 65 million years ago.No evidence of a large meteorite hitting the Earth.
What is the difference between tsunami and meteorite?
A tsunami is a large ocean wave or series of waves usually triggered by an underwater earthquake or landslide. A meteorite is a rock from outer space that falls to earth and impacts the surface. A large meteorite impact can trigger a tsunami.
How close can a meteor pass earth to cause damage?
Well, it depends on the size of the meteorite you're talking about. If you want to cause a small crater, then go anywhere from a few meters across to a small house in diameter. If you want to cause some minor effects, get something from the size of a large house to 150ft in diameter (Meteor Crater in Arizona.) If you want to cause some major effects to mass extinction, use a meteor the size of 1 mile to 20 miles in diameter or a comet. (One that killed the dinosaurs.) If you want to cause a cataclysmic explosion which can have a shock wave reach Earth's antipodal point, use something +60mi in diameter. (Shockwave goes all the way around the Earth.) If you want to completely destroy the Earth, use a asteroid the size of Venus or larger.
When was the last time that a truly large meteorite hit the earth what happined?
The last known large meteorite impact on Earth occurred in 2013 in Chelyabinsk, Russia. The meteorite entered the Earth's atmosphere and exploded, creating a powerful shockwave that shattered windows and damaged buildings, injuring over a thousand people. The event serves as a reminder of the potential hazards and destructive power of space objects.
Which type of precipitation typically cause the most damage when it hits the ground?
Hail can cause a large amount of damage if it very large.
When did the meteorite land?
Meteorites land all over. Every continent and every country has had meteor strikes. Most meteors are small, and don't cause much damage. Really large ones are, thankfully, pretty rare.
Should the public be worried about an asteroid hitting the earth?
No. The chances of an asteroid large enough to cause significant damage is very low.
Will a large meteorite cause an impact crator when it collides with Earth?
If it is big enough, it might even smash and destroy Earth. If it is a smaller one, it will destroy humanity, but will make a crater. If it is a very small one, it will just fall in someone`s head, probably killing him.
One day will a meteor crash into the earth?
Yes. A meteor that hits the surface is called a meteorite. Small meteorites hit the surface every year or so. Impacts and airbursts large enough to cause significant localized damage occur about once every century. Potential extinction-level impacts occur about once in 100 million years.
Can a meteorite hit cause gamma rays?
No. A large impact can produce extremely high temperatures, but not enough to produce gamma rays.
