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So what would happen if the doomsday scenario played out in real life?

See exactly what kind of damage would ensue if a space rock hit Beirut, thanks to the crazy-ass simulator peeps who run the website, Killer Asteroids<\/a>.
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This is what it would look like if a small asteroid — about the size of a school bus — were to hit Jounieh.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Small
Small asteroid impacts happen every 1000 years or so. <\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"This
This is a simulation of a small asteroid hitting Tripoli.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Small
Small asteroids can travel up to 20km a second.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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A small asteroid would cause extensive damage to Beirut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"As
As you can see from this picture, a medium-sized comet would be worse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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The green ring represents 1st Degree Burns where your clothing will ignite on fire. This is the result of a medium-sized asteroid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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