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What is the asteroid that is the size of Texas's name?

Unless you are thinking of the movie Armageddon, the asteroid that was reported in the media with a size of Texas is Apophis.However, as in most cases, the media managed to mislead the public, especially as the observed diameter is a mere 450 meters - much smaller than Texas, unless something has happen in the US that I'm not aware of!!!It seems that the original reports were misleading because scientists reported that it would devastate an area the size of Texas a slight difference between the amount of "collateral" damage and the original size of the object.


Did an asteroid hit the US?

Historically, an asteroid that struck the Earth 65 million years ago is one theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs, but that hit in Yucatan (Mexico).


What planets are located inside and outside the asteroid belt?

Inside: Mercury, Venus, Terra (Earth), MarsOutside: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,Useful Mnemonic:My Very Efficient Mother Just Served Us Nuts


What is third largest asteroid?

According to the US naval astronomical applications department the 3rd largest asteroid body is called 4 Vesta. Ref: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/asteroid_masses Actually, they do not know what the largest asteroid is since Pallas and Vesta both have been designated as the second largest asteroid after Ceres, which is no longer an asteroid. Since Ceres is a dwarf planet now, Pallas or Vesta is the largest now. Since Ceres is a dwarf planet, the third largest asteroid is Hygiea now. Pallas and Vesta are the top two largest asteroids now. Vesta is more massive than Pallas, though.


What happens when an asteroid gets close to earth?

We keep an eye on it and hope that it will miss us. Apart from that, there isn't much that we can do. Despite what is seen in various science-fiction films, there is no way we can divert or destroy an asteroid big enough to cause mass destruction with our current technology. All the space shuttles that could be used for such a task have been decomissioned and NASA deleted the blueprints for them in a 'spring-clean.' Even if we could deliver nuclear devices, their potency is very limited in space and rock is incredibly hard to break apart in the quantities found in threatening asteroids. Fortunately, Earth is a very small planet and the universe is a very big place, so the chances of being hit by an asteroid are miniscule.

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Famous monument from France to US?

The statue of liberty- look it up if you need more info. There is also a smaller version in Paris.


What is the asteroid that is the size of Texas's name?

Unless you are thinking of the movie Armageddon, the asteroid that was reported in the media with a size of Texas is Apophis.However, as in most cases, the media managed to mislead the public, especially as the observed diameter is a mere 450 meters - much smaller than Texas, unless something has happen in the US that I'm not aware of!!!It seems that the original reports were misleading because scientists reported that it would devastate an area the size of Texas a slight difference between the amount of "collateral" damage and the original size of the object.


When will an asteroid crash into the Earth and kill us all?

No one knows.


Where would an asteroid hit in the US?

No telling. It could hit anywhere.


How do you deal with an asteroid?

You don't. If a large enough asteroid is going to hit us that will destroy life on earth there is nothing that can be done. Hollywood story's to the contrary.


What actors and actresses appeared in Wooju heukgisa - 1979?

The cast of Wooju heukgisa - 1979 includes: Mark Beraru as (1983 US version) Steve Brodie as (1983 US version) Robert Christopher as (1983 US version) Gary Laine as (1983 US version) Ilene Latter as (1983 US version) Mickie McGowan as (1983 US version) Frank Rada as (1983 US version) George Vieira as (1983 US version)


What is Ed Helms best known for?

Ed Helms is a well known US comedy actor. He has had roles in the Us version of the David Brent series 'The Office' and also starred in 'The Daily show' and 'The Hangover'.


What are the release dates for The Zula Patrol - 2005 Fly Us to the Moon Castaway Asteroid 1-19?

The Zula Patrol - 2005 Fly Us to the Moon Castaway Asteroid 1-19 was released on: USA: 2005


Did an asteroid hit the US?

Historically, an asteroid that struck the Earth 65 million years ago is one theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs, but that hit in Yucatan (Mexico).


Which planet is smaller than US?

Mercury, Venus and Mars are all smaller than the Earth. If the question is referring to the US as in the US of A, then no planet is smaller.