When an asteroid hits the Earth, it is called a meteorite. This is the term used to describe a fragment of an asteroid that survives its journey through our atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.
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.
When an asteroid hits Earth, it can create a crater, cause earthquakes and tsunamis, generate extreme heat and pressure, release a cloud of dust and debris into the atmosphere, and potentially lead to mass extinction events depending on the size and location of impact.
There is currently no known imminent threat of a significant meteorite or asteroid impact on Earth. Efforts are being made by scientists and space agencies to monitor and study near-Earth objects to prevent any potential collisions in the future.
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.
Technically, if it hits the Earth it's not an "asteroid", it's a "meteorite". And yes, meteorites hit the Earth all the time.
Meteor or asteroid
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
When an asteroid hits the Earth, it is called a meteorite. This is the term used to describe a fragment of an asteroid that survives its journey through our atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.
You usually get a crater, with surrounding damage.
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!
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.
It's known as a "catastrophic cataclysm resulting in the end of most if not all life on Earth".
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Two many to count, the Earth was born from asteroid impacts. Try and imagine all the fine grains of sand and all the wondrous mountains of the Earth. All the water of the oceans. All of it came from asteroid hits during accretion and afterwords.
No, but there would be a lot of destruction of life. It would only destroy the Earth if it is ENORMOUS, but I suppose it's possible.
Yes they all could destroy Earth depending how big it is, how big the impact is when it hits, and where it hits,but its possible. Hope this helps.