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If you mean here on earth, yes - for one, the "Tunguska Event" in Siberia early in the 20th century is believed by many astronomers to have been caused by a chunk of Comet Encke breaking off and falling into earth's atmosphere. The "K-T Event", credited with the end of the dinosaur area may have been cause by a comet impact, though an asteroid is usually believed to have been the cause of that. The fact that water exists in huge quantities on the earth is also believed by many astronomers to have come from multiple comet impacts early in earth's history.
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Which of these always contains ice meteors asteroids or comets?
Comets
When did Houston Comets end?
Houston Comets ended in 2008.
When was Houston Comets created?
Houston Comets was created in 1997.
What are collective nouns for asteroids?
There is no specific collective noun for 'comet', most likely because comets are rarely found in groups. However, it is possible to have a cluster or comets, a series of comets, or (as is theorized) a cloud of comets.
What did people think of comets in the 1800's?
Comets have been in space since the start of time. In the 1800's there were many people who knew comets where a space phenomena, there were people who thought it was a message from the gods. What people thought of the comets depended on their cultural beliefs.
Is it possible to live on comets?
No its not possible to live on comets cauz: 1. they have no atmosphere and gravitation. 2. they have high speed spin.
How quickly to comets cross your skies?
Comets can actually be visible in the sky for up to a few hours, depending on how close they actually get to Earth.
Do five or several comets circle the Sun a year?
actually several comets circle the sun a year!
Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?
It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.
What are the folk beliefs of comets?
Astrology is the "science" of predicting the future from events that occur in the heavens (watching stars, comets, planets, etc.). Traditionally comets are considered harbingers of (warnings of future) major events. Halley's comet in 1066 was considered to be the warning of the Normans defeating the Saxons at the battle of hastings.
Is it true that comets have tails?
Yes. I've actually read an article about it today !
Will the world end in 2012 December 23rd?
A few people say that the the world is actually gonna end on Dec. 21 2012 on 6:00. However, there is no evidence on the world going to end, and if there is evidence, it's usually crazy storms, crazy land disasters, and astroids, comets, etc.
What are the effect of comets?
Unless the comet actually hits the Earth, there would be no effect whatsoever.
Is disasters related to comets and asteroids?
If they hit Earth, which is an extremely rare event, then they could cause a disaster. Just seeing them in the night sky does not mean a warning of some disaster that will happen. So for the most part they are not related to disasters and are things to be enjoyed if you can see them in the night sky.
Who first worked out what comets actually were?
In 1577 a Dutch Astronomer was the first to deduce that comets were outside of our atmosphere. Next it was Issac Newton who concluded that gravity was what caused them to accelerate like they do.
What are some possible fates of comets?
Comets can be captured by planets, ejected from the solar system, or collide with a celestial body such as a planet or star. Some comets may break apart or disintegrate due to the effects of gravitational forces and their volatile nature.
Find out the folk beliefs or legends and scientific explanation ofphenomena of comets?
Folk beliefs or legends around comets often view them as omens or harbingers of significant events, such as wars or natural disasters. Scientifically, comets are primarily composed of ice, dust, and rock, and their appearance in the night sky is due to sunlight reflecting off their icy surfaces as they approach the sun. Their tails form as the sun's heat causes the ice to vaporize and release dust particles.
