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24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact

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Travel back 66 million years ago when a meteor struck the Earth, wiping out three-quarters of all life on the planet. What happened in those first hours? Why did some creatures survive while nearly all others perished? Using computer graphics and real-world recreations, National Geographic reveals the likely effects of the catastrophic impact that changed the world forever and examines who won, who lost, and why.

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National Geographic Explorer "24 Hours After Impact: Asteroid"

Type: Teaser • Published 2012-04-23

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Halperin
Screenplay & Story
Jaime Bernanke
Original Title
24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
National Geographic

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Halperin

Screenplay & Story

Jaime Bernanke

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Halperin

Director

Jaime Bernanke

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact

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What is 24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact about?

Travel back 66 million years ago when a meteor struck the Earth, wiping out three-quarters of all life on the planet. What happened in those first hours? Why did some creatures survive while nearly all others perished? Using computer graphics and real-world recreations, National Geographic reveals the likely effects of the catastrophic impact that changed the world forever and examines who won, who lost, and why.

Who directed 24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact?

24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact was directed by Jonathan Halperin.

Who stars in 24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact?

The principal cast of 24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact includes Peter Coyote, Dan Durda, Kirk Johnson, Douglas S. Robertson, Peter H. Schultz.

When was 24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact released and how long is it?

24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 50m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for 24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact?

24 Hours After: Asteroid Impact holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).