Here’s What Would Happen If A Giant Asteroid Actually Hit Earth. Don't Get Too Scared.

Here’s what it would look like if a cataclysmic event were to happen on planet Earth tomorrow. Earth is pretty resilient having survived several major mass extinctions. The most recent, the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction some 66 million years ago.

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What if an asteroid with a diameter of 310 miles wide landed in the Pacific Ocean in this day and age? 7 billion people inhabit the planet today. If it took at least 90-95% of life as it did with the "Great Dying" over 5 billion people would vanish into ash and fire.

These pictures below were taken from the Asteroid Impact Simulation, which paints a vivid picture of what would actually occur if a large asteroid were to hit our planet. We broke the video down to show you exactly what happens, but make sure to watch the incredible video at the end of this article. Lets get started.