Could an asteroid the size of the one that killed the dinosaurs knock Earth out of its orbit and create a global climate shift?
Luke Boulais, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
By Astronomy Staff |
Published: November 1, 2007 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
Key Takeaways:
The impact of an asteroid the size of the one that probably “did in” the dinosaurs would result in a major global climate change, but not by knocking Earth out of its orbit.