What If Earth got Kicked Out of the Solar System? Rogue Earth
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell・2 minutes read
Stars in the Galaxy move at high speeds, posing a potential threat to Earth due to gravity and the influence of massive objects like the Sun, which maintains the solar system's delicate balance. Glea 710, a red dwarf, approaching the solar system could disrupt the OR Cloud, potentially causing catastrophic consequences, including Earth being ejected and facing freezing and extinction, although humanity could survive in artificial complexes powered by geothermal and nuclear energy.
Insights
- Stars in the Galaxy are not stationary but move at high speeds, which could pose a threat to Earth due to potential collisions or disruptions.
- The potential impact of celestial bodies like Glea 710 or passing stars on the solar system highlights the delicate balance maintained by the Sun's mass over billions of years, emphasizing the need for monitoring and preparedness for catastrophic events.
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Recent questions
What is the force attracting matter to each other?
Gravity
How do stars in the Galaxy move?
At high speeds
What could disrupt the OR Cloud?
Glea 710, a red dwarf
How would Earth fare if ejected from the solar system?
Face gradual freezing and extinction
What shapes the solar system?
The Sun's mass
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Summary
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"Galactic Threat: Stars, Gravity, and Survival"
- Stars in the Galaxy move at high speeds, not fixed in place, posing a potential threat to Earth.
- Gravity is a force attracting matter to each other, with massive objects having more influence.
- The Sun's mass shapes the solar system, maintaining a delicate balance over billions of years.
- Glea 710, a red dwarf, is approaching the solar system and could disrupt the OR Cloud, leading to potential catastrophic consequences.
- If Earth were ejected from the solar system by a passing star, it would face a gradual freezing and extinction, but humanity could potentially survive in artificial complexes powered by geothermal and nuclear energy.
