Impact Event
An impact event is a collision between astronomical objects, such as asteroids, comets, or meteoroids, and the surface of a planet or moon. These events can have significant consequences for the impacted body and its environment.
Causes of Impact Events
Impact events can be caused by various factors, including the gravitational interactions between celestial bodies, the orbital dynamics of asteroids and comets, and the random trajectories of meteoroids.
Consequences of Impact Events
Impact events can lead to the formation of craters, the release of seismic waves, the ejection of debris, and potentially catastrophic effects on the environment, climate, and ecosystems of the impacted body.
Study Guide
Key Concepts
- Definition of impact event
- Causes of impact events
- Consequences of impact events
Key Terms
- Impact event
- Asteroid
- Comet
- Meteoroid
- Crater formation
- Seismic waves
- Environmental impact
Study Questions
- What is an impact event?
- What are the causes of impact events?
- What are the consequences of impact events?
- How do impact events affect the environment?
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