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It all depends on how big the rock is. If it is a small one, it will burn up in the atmosphere. If it is larger than a small suitcase, it may hit the earth, or burn up, depending on how fast it is traveling.
But really big rocks, 100 meters or more in diameter, will usually impact the planet, causing local devastation, and leaving a crater. A rock 2 kilometers in diameter could cause so much disturbance to the planet's atmosphere that large numbers of animals and plants could die off.
The mass extinction of the dinosaurs is believed to have resulted from an impact by an asteroid or comet about 2 kilometers in diameter.
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What consequences can result from an asteroid impact?
Many things can happen if an asteroid hit the earth. Here is a list of a few consequences. There could be an explosion when the asteroid hits the earth. There could also be a tsunami if the asteroid landed in the water. Another possible consequence is a global firestorm. Another possible problem is Acid Rain. The last and final problem from this small list is temperature effects.
What is in asteroid called when it hits the earth?
An asteroid is space debris made up of rock and metal and can range drastically in size. When an asteroid makes a collision course for Earth, it is called a meteor. A meteor that manages to hit the Earth is called a meteorite.
Which word best describes an asteroid once it hits earth?
crushed
What is a rock from space that hits earth called?
A rock from space that hits Earth is called a meteorite. When it enters the Earth's atmosphere, it is known as a meteor or shooting star.
Can an asteroid destroy the earth?
No, an asteroid cannot destroy earth, but a large enough asteroid can have devastating effects on the life on Earth
WILL AN ASTEROID HITS THE EARTH?
Technically, if it hits the Earth it's not an "asteroid", it's a "meteorite". And yes, meteorites hit the Earth all the time.
How many years does it take an asteroid to happen?
An asteroid to happen? Asteroid cannot 'happen'. It can collide with earth, or any other object with mass, though.
What ways could the world end?
possibly if a asteroid hits the earth then we will all die but don't worry it will never happen in real life. :)
If an asteroid hits the earth in 2014 will humans die?
Depends entirely on the impacting speed and the size of the asteroid. Generally an asteroid impact is not going to bode well for life on Earth
space rock that hits Earth's surface?
Meteor or asteroid
Why do you think an asteroid crashed into earth?
Because it was headed towards earth. It was bound to happen.
What consequences can result from an asteroid impact?
Many things can happen if an asteroid hit the earth. Here is a list of a few consequences. There could be an explosion when the asteroid hits the earth. There could also be a tsunami if the asteroid landed in the water. Another possible consequence is a global firestorm. Another possible problem is Acid Rain. The last and final problem from this small list is temperature effects.
What is in asteroid called when it hits the earth?
An asteroid is space debris made up of rock and metal and can range drastically in size. When an asteroid makes a collision course for Earth, it is called a meteor. A meteor that manages to hit the Earth is called a meteorite.
What happens when a comet or an asteroid hits earth?
You usually get a crater, with surrounding damage.
Which word best describes an asteroid once it hits earth?
crushed
How does the theory of asteroid impact relate to the extinction of Dinosaurs?
I does not. The asteroid would of had to knock out the entire earth for that to happen. If you think of the facts it is just not possible.
What happened when an asteroid hits the Earth?
depending on the size it could destroy the planet or impact in the water and not do much. It all depends on the size of said asteroid!
