Impact!: The Threat of Comets and Asteroids

y in meteoric form. But, as Verschuur points out, the greatest threat to life on Earth are asteroids and comets. Comet Swift-Tuttle, for example--far larger than the one that killed off the dinosaurs--is due to pass through Earth's orbit in 2126. This riveting book tells of asteroids and comets that have struck Earth and describes the efforts being made to avert disaster. 40 halftones. 3 linecuts. Read More

y in meteoric form. But, as Verschuur points out, the greatest threat to life on Earth are asteroids and comets. Comet Swift-Tuttle, for example--far larger than the one that killed off the dinosaurs--is due to pass through Earth's orbit in 2126. This riveting book tells of asteroids and comets that have struck Earth and describes the efforts being made to avert disaster. 40 halftones. 3 linecuts. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $28.60 (Expires Oct 25, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $33.00 (Expires Apr 28, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $43.99 Title: Impact! by Gerrit L. Verschuur Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780195119190, 0195119193 eText ISBN: 9780190283704 Edition: 1997 Revised edition Format: EPUB eBook	$28.60 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ