Overview
Asteroid impacts are collisions between asteroids or other celestial bodies and a planet or moon. These events have profoundly shaped Earth's geological and biological history, posing potential future threats that necessitate planetary defense strategies and ongoing astronomical observation.
Current status
Asteroid Impacts is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 20, 03:17 PM.
Recent events
A massive asteroid impact in the North Sea triggered a 330-foot tsunami.
Mar 11, 05:35 AM · Oceanographic and Geological Discoveries
This geological event describes a past asteroid strike that caused a significant natural disaster.
Earth's largest waterfall has been identified as being hidden beneath the ocean.
Mar 10, 10:30 PM · Oceanographic and Geological Discoveries
This submerged waterfall is significantly larger than any known waterfall on land, representing a major geographical feature.