Impacting Collection

Panspermia theory of life
Panspermia, conceptual image. Panspermia is the theory that the seeds of life on Earth, such as water and organic matter, arrived from outer space

Newtonian Earth, conceptual artwork
Newtonian Earth. Conceptual artwork of the Earth as one of the balls in a Newtons cradle. This image can represent concepts such as the impact and effect of physical laws on the Earths environment

Newtons cradle, artwork. This device consists of a number of steel balls suspended from a frame (not seen) in a horizontal line

Parasaurolophus dinosaur and asteroid. Artwork of a Parasaurolophus dinosaur startled by an asteroid about to impact off the coast. Parasaurolophus was a hadrosaurid or duck-billed dinosaur

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7901
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around a T rex dinosaur. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of

Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event. Image 3 of 8. Artwork of an asteroid burning up in a fireball as it passes through the Earths atmosphere. A Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur is seen in the foreground

Water drop impact C018 / 1158
Water drop impact. The impact forms a crater and the surface of the water collapses with inward-rushing water colliding and rising to form a column

Egg impacting flour, high-speed image

Flour impact, high-speed image

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C017 / 0690
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around a T rex dinosaur. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7902
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around dinosaurs. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6784
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing the second stage in hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Impacted wisdom tooth, panoral X-ray
Impacted wisdom tooth. Coloured panoral X-ray of the mouth of a patient with an impacted wisdom tooth (pink) in the right lower jaw

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Meteor fireball, artwork C018 / 0287
Meteor fireball. Artwork of a fireball as a large meteoroid (originally a small asteroid) heats up as it passes through Earths atmosphere

Milk impacting banana, high-speed image

Water impact, high-speed image

Cosmic rays, artwork
Cosmic rays. Artwork of high-energy particles and radiation from space (cosmic rays) impacting molecules and atoms in the Earths atmosphere

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5353
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of the Moon forming in the skies of a proto-Earth following the collision that led to its formation

Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496
Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork. Solar flares are eruptions in the solar atmosphere that cause a large increase in levels of dangerous radiation and charged particles

Alien planetary system, artwork C013 / 8960
Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across an alien moon about to be impacted by a large asteroid (left), with a brown dwarf gas giant planet (large, centre right) in the background

Domestic Pig, boar, walking in degraded dehesa habitat, since fighting bulls demand has lowered and breeders have moved to pig breeding that has devastating impact on environment, Salamanca

Planetary formation, computer artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of numerous small rocky bodies (planetessimals) accreting to form a planet in the early Solar System

Landing of Martian subsurface probe. Artwork of one of the Deep Space 2 Mars microprobes landing on the surface of Mars. These probes were attached to the Mars Polar Lander that entered the Martian

Ring galaxy

Cretaceous-Tertiary Impact, artwork
Cretaceous-Tertiary Impact. Computer artwork of a large asteroid hitting Earth 65 million years ago. The impact formed the Chicxulub crater on Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula

Space debris collision, artwork

Cerise satellite collision, artwork

Formation of the Himalayas, artwork
Formation of the Himalayas. Artwork showing a sequence of four images of the Indian landmass (yellow) colliding with Asia to form the Himalayas mountain range

Early Earth, computer artwork
Early Earth. Computer artwork of volcanic eruptions and meteorites falling on a young Earth during its formation. The Moon is seen in the sky, glowing as it is also impacted by meteorites

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork
Extinction of the dinosaurs. Artwork of a Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur bellowing as an asteroid passes overhead on a collision course with the sea

Meteoric impact, 17th century. This fall of a meteor to Earth was observed in Styria, Austria, an event that is recorded as having taken place in August 1618

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork
Extinction of the dinosaurs. Artwork of the explosion from asteroid impact that is thought to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs around 65 million years ago

Asteroid impact, artwork
A natural impact on an asteroid which passes 300.000 km from Earth. Such small impacts can change the speed of an asteroid, so the next passing may be closer to Earth or an impact event

Alien meteorite shower, artwork
Alien meteorite shower, computer artwork. View across the surface of an alien moon being struck by falling meteorites in front of an earth-like planet

Formation of the Moon, artwork
Formation of the Moon. Computer artwork showing the giant impact theory of the formation of the Moon. This theory says that an object about the size of Mars (top right)

Early Earth impact, artwork
Early Earth impact. Computer artwork showing an object about 10 miles in diameter impacting the molten, infant Earth (orange)

Spinosaurus witnessing a lunar impact. Computer artwork of a Spinosaurus dinosaur standing under a flash of light in the sky caused by a massive asteroid colliding with the Moon

Planetary formation, artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of small rocky bodies (planetesimals) accreting with a protoplanet in the early Solar System

Earths cometary bombardment, artwork
Earths cometary bombardment. Artwork of Earth being bombarded with cometary fragments. On a populated Earth, such a bombardment would be catastrophic, but in the early history of the solar system

Asteroid near Mars, artwork
Asteroid near Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is scarred by around 43, 000 impact craters that have a diameter of over 5 kilometres

Asteroid impact on Mars, artwork
Asteroid impact on Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is scarred by around 43, 000 impact craters that have a diameter of over 5 kilometres

Impact on an asteroid, artwork
Impact on an asteroid, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over after the solar system formed. Here, a smaller meteoroid is impacting the surface of the asteroid (lower right)

Water drop impact, high-speed photograph
Water drop impact. High-speed photograph of a water drop impacting on a pool of water. After the water drop impacts to form a crater, circular waves ripple out from the centre of impact

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"Exploring the Impact: From Panspermia Theory to Newtonian Earth" Panspermia theory of life suggests that life on Earth may have originated from microorganisms hitching a ride through space, impacting our planet with the potential for extraterrestrial origins. A conceptual artwork depicting Newtonian Earth showcases the profound impact Sir Isaac Newton's laws of motion had on shaping our understanding of gravity and physical forces. Inspired by Newton's Cradle, an iconic physics demonstration, this artwork symbolizes how every action has an equal and opposite reaction, highlighting the impactful nature of cause and effect in our world. Through captivating artwork like "Extinction of the Dinosaurs, " we are reminded of the cataclysmic event known as the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction that impacted these magnificent creatures forever. Witness a domestic pig walking in a degraded dehesa habitat; its environment transformed due to decreased demand for fighting bulls, showcasing how societal changes can impact ecosystems and species survival. The Parasaurolophus dinosaur encountering an asteroid in stunning artistry represents one possible scenario behind their extinction during the Cretaceous-Tertiary event – a powerful reminder of nature's unpredictable impacts. Behold a mesmerizing high-speed image capturing water drop impact (C018 / 1158), revealing intricate patterns formed upon collision - illustrating how even seemingly small actions can create ripples with significant consequences. In an explosive display frozen in time, witness an egg impacting flour through a high-speed image - reminding us that unexpected collisions often lead to new beginnings or transformative outcomes. Experience the sheer force captured within another high-speed image displaying water impact; each droplet creating waves that ripple outwards - reflecting both beauty and power born from such simple interactions. Delve into yet another breathtaking high-speed image capturing flour impact; observe particles suspended mid-air as they disperse, showcasing the intricate dynamics and chaotic beauty of impact in motion.