A hundred years ago a large meteor exploded ten kilometers above the Earth's surface in Tunguska, obliterating 830 square miles of woods. It was the largest impact in recent history, but nothing compared to what could happen 30 or so years from now.
The meteor—or comet fragment—was only a few tens of meters in diameter, according to modern estimates based on its 15 megatons energy blast. This 3D simulation, however, shows what something like the potentially deadly Apophis rock will do if it hit Earth (also in glorious HD). Basically you can see Earth getting completely obliterated. If it really happens, at least you'll have been able to see what it was like, because there won't be bleacher seats when the event happens.
And the Pink Floyd soundtrack is goddamn righteous.
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