Name: Episode 6 — Deadly Comets and Meteors
Released: 2008-12-16
Duration: 45 min
Cast: David Ackroyd, Erik Thompson

The Universe (2007 – 2015)

2007 • 9 seasons • Documentary • TV-14

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Episode 6 — Deadly Comets and Meteors

Released: 2008-12-16 • Documentary

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Asteroids and comets have left their imprint on planet Earth, literally. Since the turbulent formation of the solar system, these space rocks have continued to impact earth. Some have been so violent that they've led to mass extinctions. What's more, radical new theories suggest that asteroid and comet dust harbor deadly viruses that may have triggered some of our worst pandemics. The possibility of future cosmic collisions remains a legitimate threat. Yet, despite their dangers, asteroids and comets may hold vital natural resources, which could actually preserve mankind.

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Episode air date	16.12.2008
Episode runtime	45 min
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	Documentary
TMDB series rating	7.9
IMDb series rating	8.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	14+
Country	US

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