On 2019-12-30 03:05, Kurt Feltenberger wrote:
> Folks,
>
> The plan works...to a point.  The single object is
> destroyed, but now it's created a swam of smaller objects that will
> pass by/impact the planet over a two day period.
>

You might want to have a read of Seveneves, which has a cataclysmic
start with even more extensive bombardment of the Earth.  It's a good
read, but if you're in a hurry this plot summary
(http://www.supersummary.com/seveneves/summary/) seemed decent from a
quick glance.

Alan

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