Scientific consensus: Giant asteroid killed dinosaurs

Avatard · 03-08-2010, 02:57 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/science...ex.html?hpt=T2

Homeslice · 03-08-2010, 03:26 PM

Yep, you can see the crater on google earth

azoomm · 03-08-2010, 05:18 PM

When the topic is about something that exudes massive power, it is best to believe someone with the last name of Norris.

fasternyou929 · 03-08-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

When the topic is about something that exudes massive power, it is best to believe someone with the last name of Norris.

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Originally Posted by Avatard

"It's believed that the impact actually blew down the forests over most of North America from the pressure wave associated with the explosion," Norris said.

Not to mention: 24 mile deep crater (over 125,000ft. If you jumped in it, you'd be in free fall for ~12 minutes) and 15 million years for life remaining on earth to begin recovery.

WAY beyond comprehension.

Avatard · 03-08-2010, 05:36 PM

"It's believed that the impact actually blew down the forests over most of North America from the pressure wave associated with the explosion," Norris said.

Avatard · 03-08-2010, 06:39 PM

One of these babies sneaks up on us, and we're toast.

askmrjesus · 03-08-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

One of these babies sneaks up on us, and we're toast.

Great, now I'll be up all night, worrying about Ninja Asteroids.

Somewhere in the universe, there are mad scientists designing stealth carbon fiber asteroids, so they can sneak up on us, and kill our dinosaurs.

The bastards.

JC

Particle Man · 03-09-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

One of these babies sneaks up on us, and we're toast.

I don't think it'll be very sneaky when it slams into the planet

It's like the old saying: Where does a bear shit in the woods? Anywhere it damn well pleases.

Dave · 03-09-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

One of these babies sneaks up on us, and we're toast.

another excellent reason to get off this rock instead of try to save it.

Homeslice · 03-09-2010, 02:42 PM

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another excellent reason to get off this rock instead of try to save it.

Good luck with any permanent colonies getting established until maybe 2300

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Dayum. "It's believed that the impact actually blew down the forests over most of North America from the pressure wave associated with the explosion," Norris said. __________________ Insert free thought here.

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Yep, you can see the crater on google earth