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Why do asteroids comets and meteors fall suddenly?
Asteroids, comets, and meteors fall suddenly towards Earth due to gravitational forces. When they come within range of Earth's gravity, they are pulled in, causing them to fall towards the planet at high speeds. Additionally, factors like orbital dynamics and collisions in space can also contribute to their sudden approach.
What are facts about Apollo asteroids?
Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that intersect with Earth's orbit. They are named after the first asteroid of this group discovered, 1862 Apollo. Some Apollo asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous asteroids due to their close approach to Earth.
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 names of the asteroids that cross Earth's orbit and Jupiter's orbit?
Main Belt asteroids -- a band of asteroids located in the "missing planet" gap between Mars and Jupiter. None of these are economically attractive in a near term program because they are too far from Earth.Amor asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits approach but do not cross Earth orbit, and whose orbits are further from the Sun than Earth's orbit (i.e., "outside-t" Earth orbit). Many have orbits which reside entirely between Earth and Mars. Some of these are economically attractive in the near term.Apollo asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Apollo asteroids spend most of their time outside Earth orbit. Many of these are economically attractive in the near term.Aten asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Unlike Apollos, Atens spend most of their time inside Earth orbit. A large percentage of known Atens are economically attractive in the near term.
Which layer protects earth from asteroids?
The Earth's atmosphere is the layer that helps protect the planet from asteroids. When asteroids enter the Earth's atmosphere, friction causes them to heat up and break apart, reducing the impact of the asteroid on the Earth's surface.
Are asteroids near earth?
Numerous asteroids are in constant motion around the earth, infinitely tracing their orbits. Occasionally some will collide or break down and fall as bits of meteor to Earth.
Do asteroids fall to earth?
Yes, there was a asteroid storm a couple of weeks ago
What planets do asteroids fall on?
Asteroids can fall on any planet (or moon).
What force allows asteroids to fall from orbit and hit Earth's surface?
The asteroids that strike earth's surface do not fall from orbit. Asteroids have fairly small masses, so their orbits are easily altered by interactions with other objects. Sometimes the orbit of an asteroid is changed such that its orbit intersects Earth's orbit. If the timing works out so that the asteroid reaches the point of interestion at the same time as Earth does, then a collision will result.
Could the world end by asteroids?
I think it might be because it can fall down into the earth one day.
Where are the asteroids when it falls?
I think they're simply called asteroids if that's what you're asking. You may be thinking of meteors though. Meteors when they're in space. Meteorites when they fall to Earth.
Do asteroids come down to earth?
In the beginning of the history of the solar system the Earth was bombarded frequently by asteroids. Now the frequency has diminished significantly but still many tons of "space rocks" fall into the Earth's atmosphere each year some of these hit the ground.
Why do asteroids comets and meteors fall suddenly?
Asteroids, comets, and meteors fall suddenly towards Earth due to gravitational forces. When they come within range of Earth's gravity, they are pulled in, causing them to fall towards the planet at high speeds. Additionally, factors like orbital dynamics and collisions in space can also contribute to their sudden approach.
What are the group of asteroids that may occasionally cross earth?
Asteroids that occasionally cross the orbit of Earth are known as Near Earth Asteroids. Asteroids that both cross the orbit of the Earth and are large enough to pose a significant threat in the event of an impact are known as Potentially Hazardous Asteroids.
Do asteroids fall out of orbit?
Yes they do.
What are facts about Apollo asteroids?
Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that intersect with Earth's orbit. They are named after the first asteroid of this group discovered, 1862 Apollo. Some Apollo asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous asteroids due to their close approach to Earth.
Are asteroids larger then earth?
asteroids vary in size from rock size to earth size and bigger.
