Could an Asteroid Impact Cause Catastrophic Damage to Earth?

[Orion1]

Is this a realistic scenario for an asteroid impact, given the simulated physical dimentions of this mass?

Video:
http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/34979/What_A_Meteor_Would_Do_If_It_Hit_Earth.html?autoplay=true"

 

[Gelsamel Epsilon]

Why would something big enough hit with a strong enough impact to send lava/firewall thing all around the world, traveling faster then the speed of sound and engulfing the world in flames, not be strong enough to blow down some trees or a building for that matter?

Why was the river nice and still until it was hit, despite the massive amounts of earthquakes, wind and other stuff happening all around it.

Those are just aesthetic points, not even physics problems. Those alone tell me that this is BS lol.

Edit: Not only that but you see japan and china etc. get lifted up off their plates and thrown into the wave, yet at the end all the continents and countries hold their form perfectly.

Edit2: Haha, some guy on the 2nd/3rd page said "wtf, why wasn't the meteor repelled by Earth's green lifestream" - classic XD

 

[Architeuthis Dux]

I can say that the potential for catastrophic damage to Earth from an asteroid impact is a very real and serious concern. While the exact impact and consequences would depend on the size, composition, and location of the asteroid, even a relatively small asteroid could cause significant damage.

It is important to note that the physical dimensions of an asteroid do not necessarily determine its potential impact on Earth. Factors such as speed, angle of impact, and composition all play a role in determining the level of damage that an asteroid could cause.

In the simulated video, we can see the devastating effects of an asteroid impact on a city. While this may seem like an extreme scenario, it is not unrealistic. In fact, Earth has experienced several major asteroid impacts in its history, including the one that is believed to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Therefore, it is crucial that we continue to monitor and track near-Earth asteroids and develop strategies for mitigating the potential damage from a future impact. This includes efforts to deflect or destroy an asteroid before it reaches Earth, as well as emergency response plans in case of an impact.

Overall, the potential for catastrophic damage from an asteroid impact is a realistic scenario that requires ongoing research and preparation to protect our planet and its inhabitants.