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An asteroid impact can have catastrophic effects on the biosphere, primarily through the release of immense energy leading to widespread fires, tsunamis, and a "nuclear winter" scenario. This can drastically alter climate conditions, blocking sunlight and disrupting photosynthesis, which affects plant life and subsequently the entire food chain. The resulting environmental changes can lead to mass extinction events, as seen with the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago. Ultimately, such impacts can reshape ecosystems and biodiversity for millions of years.
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When the earth got hit by an asteroid did it have an impact?
Impact, as in hit, sure.
What is an object that might impact a planet?
An asteroid
What is the impact of asteroid when it direct hit the planet?
There is no "impact asteroid". An asteroid impact however is when an asteroid hits a planet or moon.
Where was the last asteroid hit on earth?
There was one significant asteroid impact in 1908 - the Tunguska event. It is possible that smaller asteroids hit Earth after that. There was a smaller asteroid/meteor impact more recently - the Chelyabinsk event in 2013.
How do animals impact on the world?
They are an integral component of Earth's biosphere.
What is the result of lunar craters?
it is a result of an asteroid impact
How Earth's systems might interact after an asteroid impact?
After an asteroid impact, Earth's systems can interact in complex ways. The collision can release vast amounts of energy, generating heat and shockwaves that affect the atmosphere and geosphere, potentially triggering volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. The debris thrown into the atmosphere can block sunlight, leading to a temporary drop in temperatures, disrupting climate patterns and affecting ecosystems. Furthermore, the resultant changes in land and water can impact the biosphere, leading to shifts in species populations and food webs.
Why have craters left by asteroid impacts on earth disappeared?
Asteroid impact craters are destroyed by weather, erosion, and earthquakes.
What species has the biggest impact on the biosphere?
Humans have the biggest impact on the biosphere due to their widespread activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change. These actions disrupt ecosystems and biodiversity, altering the balance of the planet's natural processes.
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.
What is the name of the fallen asteroid?
The fallen asteroid is often referred to as the Chicxulub impactor, named after the location of its impact on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. This asteroid impact is believed to have contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs around 66 million years ago.
Did astronauts ever witness an asteroid impact while on the moon?
no.
