Asteroid Impact Destruction Comparison

In this video, we'll be comparing the potential destruction caused by different asteroid impacts. From small objects like the asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago, causing the extinction of the dinosaurs, to larger objects like the asteroid that struck Russia in 2013, we'll explore the devastating effects that these impacts can have.

We'll discuss the factors that contribute to the level of destruction caused by an asteroid impact, such as the size and speed of the asteroid, and the location of the impact.

Whether you're a science enthusiast or just want to learn more about these fascinating events, this video is a must-see. So grab some popcorn and join us as we compare the destruction caused by different asteroid impacts!

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Definition:
The term meteor actually refers to the streak of light caused by a piece of space debris burning up in the atmosphere.
The pieces of debris are called meteoroids, and remnants of the debris that reach Earth's surface (or another planet's) are called meteorites.
Meteoroids have a pretty big size range. They include any space debris bigger than a molecule and smaller than about 330 feet (100 meters) -- space debris bigger than this is considered an asteroid.

1m (3.3ft):
Frequency: 10 per Year
Energy: 47 Tons Tnt

4m (13ft)
Frequency: 1 per Year
Energy: 750 Tons Tnt

10m (33ft)
Frequency: 1 in 10 Years
Energy: 19KT Tnt
Same energy released as Hiroshima Atomic Bomb

20m (66ft)
Frequency: 1 in 60 Years
Energy: 200KT Tnt
Example: Chelyabinsk Meteor in 2013

50m (160ft)
Frequency: 1 in 750 Years
Energy: 1MT Tnt

100m (330ft)
Frequency: 1 in 5200 Years
Energy: 5MT Tnt
Example: Tunguska Meteor in 1908

200m (660ft)
Frequency: 1 in 36000
Energy: 250MT Tnt
Same energy released as Krakatoa Volcano in 1888

500m (1650ft)
Frequency: 1 in 100000 Years
Energy: 2.8GT Tnt
Same energy released as La Garita Super Volcano Eruption

1km (3300ft)
Frequency: 1 in 440000 Years
Energy: 45GT Tnt

15km
1 in 150M Years
Energy: 200TT Tnt
Example: Chicxulub Asteroid

Ceres 1000km (620mi)
Energy: 140ET Tnt

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[Rationalific]

Excellent visualization! Very well done! And it must also be said that this was released weeks before MetaBallStudios did pretty much the same thing.

[muhammadikhwannurrosyidin]

1:17
in the anime one punch man, saitama protects Z city from a 200 meter meteor with a dragon level threat by punching him, so that it can kill its explosive power

[fylecabagnot]

At least 100 dislikes from the dinosaurs with the Chicxulub asteroid..

[disprse]

Didymos is what scares me, eberyone saying apophis but its not nearly as bad

[Timechunks]

That was slightly depressing, fortunately kneeling with your palms pressed together in front of you while ranting insanely to an invisible deity should keep you safe.