Question 1:
Research additional information on the Tunguska comet explosion. In what area did the comet enter Earth’s atmosphere and explode? Discuss the strength of the comet and its devastation on the human population and ecosystem of the area in which it exploded. Is this type of event frequent enough for humans to be concerned about? Explain.
Question 2:
What would happen if an asteroid six miles in diameter hit the Earth while traveling at 20,000 mph? Compare and contrast this potential event and the destruction it could cause with past historical events of asteroids colliding with Earth.