Consumed by the Apocalypse
Synopsis
An asteroid approximately 1 kilometer wide collided with Earth nearly 800,000 years ago, leaving fragments scattered across 30% of the planet's surface.
Synopsis
An asteroid approximately 1 kilometer wide struck Earth nearly 800,000 years ago, creating a crater yet to be located. "Consumed by the Apocalypse" discusses the inevitability of human extinction, detailing potential catastrophic events such as asteroid impacts and their effects on civilization. The film highlights that while 90% of large nearby asteroids have been detected, many remain undetected. It concludes that recovery may still be possible, even if humanity faces severe decline.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how asteroid impacts could lead to global chaos.
- See what happens when a comet approaches Earth with little warning.
- Learn about the survival chances after a catastrophic event.
Did You Know
- An asteroid impact capable of causing mass extinction occurs every 100 million years.
- In 1983, a 9-kilometer-wide comet was detected only two weeks before its closest approach.
- More than 90% of nearby asteroids larger than 1 kilometer have been detected.
- Impacts of significant magnitude occur roughly every half a million to two million years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do impacts of approximately 1 kilometer occur?
Impacts of this magnitude occur roughly once every half a million to two million years.
What was the size of the comet spotted in 1983?
A 9-kilometer-wide comet was spotted only two weeks prior to its closest approach in 1983.
What are Damocloids?
Damocloids are objects with highly eccentric orbits and low reflectivity, making them difficult to detect, and there are currently about 200 being tracked.
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