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If the atmosphere does not burn it up then it will hit with the force left over. Most of the time it will leave a crater in the surface of the ground or it will displace a large amount of water if it lands in a body of water. Depending on the size of the comet and the life around it will determine the full extent of the damage.
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∙ 14y ago
When a comet hits a planet, it can create a large impact crater and release a significant amount of energy. The impact may cause widespread destruction of the surrounding area, including triggering earthquakes and tsunamis. Additionally, the impact can release gases and dust into the atmosphere, which may affect the planet's climate.
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∙ 9y agoWhen comets enter the inner solar system, they usually are pulled into the sun. Comets entering into the inner system is quite rare.
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What happens when sunlight hits a comet?
When it is from very far away, nothing. But when a comet approaches the inner Solar System,solar radiation causes the volatile materials within the comet to vaporize and stream out of the nucleus, carrying dust away with them. That is what we call the 'tail' of a comet.
Is the milkyway a planet or a comet?
The Milky Way is neither a planet nor a comet. It is a spiral galaxy that contains our solar system and billions of stars, along with gas, dust, and dark matter. It is not a single object within our solar system like a planet or a comet.
Does Mars have a tail?
Venus is a planet, not a comet, so it does not have a tail.
Which planet was thought to be a comet?
Uranus was initially mistaken for a comet by William Herschel in 1781 when he first observed it through a telescope. It was later confirmed to be a planet due to its consistent orbit and lack of a visible coma or tail, typical of comets.
Which planet is the source of light that makes a comet visible?
From Earth it would be the Sun, which, however not a planet, but a star
Is Halley's comet a planet or a comet?
It is a comet.
Is Halley's Comet a planet?
No. It is a comet. It is too small to be a planet.
What happens when a comet or an asteroid hits earth?
You usually get a crater, with surrounding damage.
Is the milkyway a planet or a comet?
The Milky Way is neither a planet nor a comet. It is a spiral galaxy that contains our solar system and billions of stars, along with gas, dust, and dark matter. It is not a single object within our solar system like a planet or a comet.
What changes the earths surface?
A comet does. It hits the planet and then basically just fries the surface.-Mountainmmangeetar
Is Halley a comet?
No. It is a comet. It is too small to be a planet.
Is Planet Pluto considered a small comet or jovian planet?
Neither. It is considered a dwarf planet. It is much larger than a comet.
What planet was struct by comet fragments?
The planet Jupiter was hit by a number of fragments of the Comet Shoemaker-Levy9.
What happens when sunlight hits a comet?
When it is from very far away, nothing. But when a comet approaches the inner Solar System,solar radiation causes the volatile materials within the comet to vaporize and stream out of the nucleus, carrying dust away with them. That is what we call the 'tail' of a comet.
Does Mars have a tail?
Venus is a planet, not a comet, so it does not have a tail.
Is Mercury a comet?
No, Mercury is a planet.
Which is smaller a planet or a comet?
Comets.
