EPISODE · Jan 1, 2025 · 10 MIN
What If the Largest Asteroid Hit Earth?
from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If
Some seriously large asteroids have threatened Earth before. Some of these asteroids have little chance of hitting us, but there are a few with very real chances of making contact. What happens if a large asteroid or comet hits Earth? And what are the chances something like Oumuamua or Bennu could actually hit our planet? 00:00: Introduction to Asteroids01:37: Chelyabinsk Event02:31: Chicxulub Impact03:46: Oumuamua Discussion04:54: Exploring Bennu's Threat05:30: Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact06:29: Ceres and Its Impact Potential #Asteroid #Comet #Oumuamua #Bennu #Chelyabinsk #Chicxulub #Shoemaker-Levy9 #Ceres #Cosmos #OuterSpace #DwarfPlanet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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