A Large Asteroid Impact Would Probably Cause a Mass Extinction

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Essay

A large asteroid impact would probably cause a mass extinction, but an airburst might be more of a worry for people. Why?

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Definitions:

Sanitization Process

A series of actions conducted to maintain or restore cleanliness and hygiene through the elimination of pathogens and contaminants.

Corrosive

A substance or chemical that can destroy or irreversibly damage another substance by contact.

Toxic

Harmful, poisonous, or potentially dangerous to organisms, often resulting from chemicals, substances, or environmental factors.

Killing Power

The effectiveness or capability of a substance or action to cause death.