The SUPER Comet | Documentary

space and science・2 minutes read

A deadly comet strikes Earth, causing widespread devastation and drastically altering the planet's climate. Survivors struggle to adapt, highlighting the importance of social cooperation and resilience for the future.

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  • The impact of a deadly comet on Earth leads to catastrophic destruction, including fireballs, tsunamis, and global electronic equipment failure, highlighting the vulnerability of humanity to cosmic threats.
  • The aftermath of the comet impact results in a prolonged period of darkness, extreme cold, and scarcity of resources, showcasing the resilience of the human race and the importance of social cooperation for survival in the face of environmental disasters.

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  • What catastrophic event occurs on Earth?

    A deadly comet collides with the planet.

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Summary

00:00

"Comet Impact: Earth's Fiery Catastrophe"

  • A gigantic object from space collided with Earth, transforming it into a fiery wasteland and extinguishing all life.
  • Humanity emerged, conquering the Earth, but faces a new threat from a deadly comet discovered two years ago.
  • Geologist John Smith, in Bonn, Germany, examines a core sample from the Atlantic floor, discussing the potential impact consequences with an international team of scientists.
  • Telescopes worldwide focus on the comet, with a probe launched to deflect it, while the Vaton family anxiously awaits the outcome.
  • The probe, with a nuclear warhead, fails to alter the comet's course, leading to widespread fear and uncertainty.
  • The impact point of the comet is determined using a radio telescope in Puerto Rico, predicting catastrophic destruction in the Yucatan Peninsula.
  • Evacuation efforts lead to chaos and violence in Mexico and Southern California, with people worldwide on edge as the comet's arrival nears.
  • New York City residents flee, while Dr. David Sutler studies psychological responses to disasters, highlighting the importance of preparation.
  • Fernando, near the impact point, finds an abandoned army barracks, realizing survival chances are minimal.
  • The comet strikes, causing immense devastation, with a fireball incinerating areas within a thousand miles and an EMP wave destroying electronic equipment globally.

32:16

Comet impact triggers global devastation and chaos.

  • A thick coat of dust and ash suffocates everything in New York City after a comet impact.
  • The comet creates a kilometer-high wave off the Yucatan Peninsula, which turns into a tsunami.
  • Geophysicist Robert Weiss explains how the tsunami's energy travels to the coast.
  • The tsunami floods coastal areas, surging hundreds of kilometers inland.
  • Massive waves roll over the Caribbean islands and head towards North and South America.
  • A six-meter high wave hits New York, followed by waves reaching Africa and Europe.
  • Rock vapor condenses into small particles, causing unbearable heat globally.
  • The high-speed ejecta from the impact heats up the atmosphere, causing thermal radiation.
  • The scorching heat leads to forests bursting into flames and extreme surface temperatures.
  • The darkness caused by the impact leads to the dominance of fungi on Earth's surface, as they thrive without sunlight.

01:07:43

Surviving the Ice Age: A Tale

  • Total darkness has lasted for two months, with temperatures plummeting.
  • A small group seeks refuge in an abandoned house, battling paralyzing fear.
  • Climate model predicts prolonged cooling due to sulfur haze in the atmosphere.
  • Polar ice caps grow, continents freeze over, and cities face extreme cold.
  • Freeze-tolerant wood frogs in Canada survive being frozen solid for months.
  • Fernando struggles for survival, facing sulphurous fumes and scarcity of resources.
  • Henry and Michelle trek south to escape the ice, seeking warmth and survival.
  • Social cooperation crucial for survival post-disaster, as seen in past ice ages.
  • Human race and Earth's recovery post-catastrophe show resilience and hope for the future.
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