Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid crashed into Earth, wiping out most life, including dinosaurs. If a rock of that size hit today, humans might face extinction. Today, we examine the five deadliest asteroids to have hit Earth, either in the past or potentially in the future, and simulate what happens when they all strike simultaneously. Spoiler alert: Earth doesn't survive. Key Moments: 02:10 The Barringer Asteroid07:44 Asteroid YR412:43 Oumuamua15:27 Chicxulub19:37 Meteorite S2 For a better way to stay informed, visit Ground News. Support us on Patreon. Get the What If book. Want to sponsor or collaborate? Email us at contact@underknown.com. Join other channels: How to Survive, Aperture. Merch and newsletter: Shop, Newsletter. Connect with us on Discord, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by Underknown.

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