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Thanks to imagery from various space probes, we are just beginning, in the last 20 years, to really get good close looks at cometary nuclei. The biggest we are aware of is about 14 kilometers (10 miles) wide, most are half to two-thirds that size. How "big" a comet appears when it swings around the sun has more to do with how close it passes than it's size.
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How does earths surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
Has earth ever had a meteor strike?
Yes Halley's comet struck Arizona over 63 million years ago and is believed to have caused the extinction of dinosaurs.
What is a meteor strike?
A meteor strike occurs when a meteoroid, a small rocky or metallic body from space, enters the Earth's atmosphere and survives its passage to impact the ground. This event can create craters, produce shock waves, and cause damage depending on the size and speed of the meteoroid. While most meteoroids burn up in the atmosphere, larger ones can lead to significant geological and ecological effects upon impact. Meteor strikes are relatively rare but have played a crucial role in Earth's history, including mass extinction events.
What is it called when a meteor produces enough light to cast a shadow on the earth?
A meteor does not produce light, a shadow on the Earth is caused when the meteor blocks the Sun's rays. The meteor does this when it is placed in between the Sun and the Earth, this is called an eclipse.
Will the world end if a meteor hits the earth?
It depends on the size of the meteor. A large enough meteor could cause widespread destruction and potentially lead to the end of human civilization, but it is unlikely to cause the end of the world as a whole. NASA and other organizations actively monitor for potentially hazardous asteroids and comets to mitigate this risk.
What was the name of the largest meteor to strike earth?
There has been debate over which meteor strike was actually the largest. The largest known strike was actually the event that created the moon and which gave the earth it's rotation. This occurred during the early days of our solar system, but the largest known existing strike zone (Which is also believed to be the strike that killed the dinosaurs) is knows plainly as Meteor Crater. The meteor was named 'Meteor'.
How do meteor stikes form?
A metoer strike forms when many meteors are striking the Earth.
What catastrophic event most likely marked the end of the Mesozic era?
A meteor strike earth
How does earth surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of An earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
How does earth's surface and structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
How does earth's surface and the structures on surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
Which is the world's biggest natural disaster?
it would have to be the time where the meteor hit Earth and dinosaurs became extinct.
How does earths surface and the structures on the surface change as result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
What are pieces of rocks that actually strike Earth's surface are called?
As a rock is falling through the atmosphere, it is a meteor. When it hits the earths surface, it is a meteoroid.
How does earths surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
Where is Tunguska meteor strike?
It is in central Siberia, which is in Russia.
What are the release dates for Nova - 1974 Meteor Strike 40-13?
Nova - 1974 Meteor Strike 40-13 was released on: USA: 27 March 2013
