Cosmic Fireballs
“214 million years ago a gigantic meteorite broke up and impacted Earth”
Synopsis
214 million years ago a gigantic meteorite broke up and impacted Earth. 65 million years ago, the impact that killed the dinosaurs occurred where the country of Belize stands today. 200 thousand years ago early humans were walking and died when they were hit by a 40 meter wide meteorite hit South Africa creating a 1.4 km wide crater. This meteorite fragment, the largest ever found hit Namibia 80 000 years ago and more recently a major impact occurred in Toungouska, Russia in 1908. Every year 10 000 tons of meteoritic matter fall onto Earth in much smaller but not necessarily less influential pieces. This film will explore how the impact of these meteorites big and small through the ages have changed our world and what they brought from outer space with them that may have been the seed of life itself on Earth.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Migaud
- Original Title
- Cosmic Fireballs
- Release Date
- 01/10/2001
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Migaud
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Migaud
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmic Fireballs
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What is Cosmic Fireballs about?
214 million years ago a gigantic meteorite broke up and impacted Earth. 65 million years ago, the impact that killed the dinosaurs occurred where the country of Belize stands today. 200 thousand years ago early humans were walking and died when they were hit by a 40 meter wide meteorite hit South Africa creating a 1.4 km wide crater. This meteorite fragment, the largest ever found hit Namibia 80 000 years ago and more recently a major impact occurred in Toungouska, Russia in 1908. Every year 10 000 tons of meteoritic matter fall onto Earth in much smaller but not necessarily less influential pieces. This film will explore how the impact of these meteorites big and small through the ages have changed our world and what they brought from outer space with them that may have been the seed of life itself on Earth.
Who directed Cosmic Fireballs?
Cosmic Fireballs was directed by Jean-Marie Migaud.
Who stars in Cosmic Fireballs?
The principal cast of Cosmic Fireballs includes Not specified.
When was Cosmic Fireballs released and how long is it?
Cosmic Fireballs was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cosmic Fireballs?
Cosmic Fireballs holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).