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Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid crashed into Earth, wiping out most life, including dinosaurs. If a rock of that size hit today, humans might face extinction.
Today, we examine the five deadliest asteroids to have hit Earth, either in the past or potentially in the future, and simulate what happens when they all strike simultaneously. Spoiler alert: Earth doesn't survive.
Key Moments:
02:10 The Barringer Asteroid
07:44 Asteroid YR4
12:43 Oumuamua
15:27 Chicxulub
19:37 Meteorite S2
For a better way to stay informed, visit Ground News. Support us on Patreon. Get the What If book. Want to sponsor or collaborate? Email us at [email protected].
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Produced by Underknown.
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Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid crashed into Earth, wiping out most life, including dinosaurs. If a rock of that size hit today, humans might face extinction.
Today, we examine the five deadliest asteroids to have hit Earth, either in the past or potentially in the future, and simulate what happens when they all strike simultaneously. Spoiler alert: Earth doesn't survive.
Key Moments:
02:10 The Barringer Asteroid
07:44 Asteroid YR4
12:43 Oumuamua
15:27 Chicxulub
19:37 Meteorite S2
For a better way to stay informed, visit Ground News. Support us on Patreon. Get the What If book. Want to sponsor or collaborate? Email us at [email protected].
Join other channels: How to Survive, Aperture.
Merch and newsletter: Shop, Newsletter.
Connect with us on Discord, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.
Produced by Underknown.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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