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About the Fama Asteroid Calculator
This calculator estimates the impact energy of an asteroid based on its size, speed, and density. The energy is displayed in terms of tons of TNT, providing insight into the potential destruction caused by the impact.
Key Terms:
- Diameter: The size of the asteroid in meters. Larger asteroids create more significant impacts.
- Speed: The velocity of the asteroid as it approaches Earth, typically in km/s or m/s.
- Density: The mass per unit volume of the asteroid. This can vary depending on the material composition, such as rock, metal, or ice.
- Crater Size: The estimated diameter of the crater caused by the impact, influenced by the asteroid's energy.
- Time to Impact: The calculated time until the asteroid reaches Earth based on the input distance and speed.
The results are based on scientific models of asteroid impacts and kinetic energy, providing a rough estimate of the consequences of such a collision.
Use this tool to simulate different asteroid scenarios and understand the potential dangers of asteroid impacts on Earth.