What Happens When Asteroids Strike Earth?
Explore the devastating power of asteroid impacts. Predict impact locations, blast radius, and consequences through our AI-powered simulation models.
The Asteroid Threat
When an asteroid collides with Earth, the result is one of the most catastrophic events imaginable. The immense kinetic energy creates devastating shockwaves, extreme heat, and widespread destruction.
Our AI models analyze asteroid parameters including diameter, velocity, and angular velocity to predict the exact impact location (latitude and longitude) and the resulting blast radius. These predictions help us understand the potential consequences of near-Earth objects.
The simulation uses machine learning trained on historical asteroid data to provide accurate predictions of impact dynamics, helping scientists and researchers prepare for potential threats.
Asteroid Impact Facts
Chicxulub Impact
66 million years ago, a 10-15km asteroid struck Earth near Mexico, releasing energy equivalent to 10 billion atomic bombs and causing the extinction of 75% of all species including dinosaurs.
Jupiter's Shield
Jupiter acts as Earth's protector, with its massive gravity attracting asteroids. In 1994, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 broke into 21 pieces and crashed into Jupiter, creating Earth-sized impact scars.
Mars Crater Record
Mars has over 43,000 impact craters larger than 5km. The Hellas Basin, created by an ancient asteroid impact, is 2,300km wide and 9km deep - one of the largest impact craters in our solar system.