Planetary science
A short introduction to this album.
Planetary science - for iPad/Mac/PC
enApril 12, 2010
The Consequences on Earth
enJanuary 23, 2009
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Impacts can have massive environmental effects, for example, the meteor explosion above Tunguska, Siberia.
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Transcript -- Planetary science
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
Planetary science - for iPad/Mac/PC
enApril 12, 2010
The Nature of Impacts
What happens when an asteroid crashes into a planet? Geologists investigate the causes of the Reis crater in Germany.
Transcript -- The Nature of Impacts
Transcript -- What happens when an asteroid crashes into a planet? Geologists investigate the causes of the Reis crater in Germany.
The Formation of Craters
When an asteroid penetrates the Earth's surface, it incredible temperatures and shockwaves transform the landscape.
Transcript -- The Formation of Craters
Transcript -- When an asteroid penetrates the Earth's surface, it incredible temperatures and shockwaves transform the landscape.
Reconstructing the Impact
The devastation caused in just 5 minutes when an asteroid smashes into the Earth.
Transcript -- Reconstructing the Impact
Transcript -- The devastation caused in just 5 minutes when an asteroid smashes into the Earth.
Low Angle Impacts
Comparing the size and shape of craters on Earth and other planets. Special focus on the Rio Quarto crater in Argentina.
Transcript -- Low Angle Impacts
Transcript -- Comparing the size and shape of craters on Earth and other planets. Special focus on the Rio Quarto crater in Argentina.