Dav333 said:Just curious what your thoughts are on ~10mile objects hitting deep oceans on large planets &/or Moons with very deep oceans? They say Earth is dry & that other planets & moons could have oceans 100's of KM's deep. Would there be any material being ejected into the atmosphere & blocking out the sun? As the vast water might soak up all the debris & slow the object? Would be some monster tsunamis on the shorelines.
Just curious.
Asteroid impacts on deep watery planets/moons can have a significant impact on the surface and interior of the celestial body. The impact can create craters, cause earthquakes and tsunamis, and even change the planet's orbit.
The likelihood of an asteroid impacting a deep watery planet/moon depends on various factors such as the size and location of the celestial body and the number of asteroids in its vicinity. However, the probability of an asteroid impact is relatively low.
Yes, an asteroid impact on a deep watery planet/moon can cause a mass extinction event, just like it did on Earth with the dinosaurs. The impact can disrupt the planet's ecosystem and alter the climate, leading to widespread extinction of species.
Scientists use various methods to study the effects of asteroid impacts on deep watery planets/moons. This includes computer simulations, laboratory experiments, and analyzing data from past asteroid impacts on Earth and other planets.
Yes, it is possible for an asteroid impact on a deep watery planet/moon to create habitable conditions for life. The impact can bring in essential elements and create new environments that could potentially support life. However, this is dependent on various factors and is not guaranteed.