Impact events in fiction
A Fire in the Sky
A Fire in the Sky is a made-for-television disaster movie that debuted on NBC on November 26, 1978.
A Fire in the Sky is a made-for-television disaster movie that debuted on NBC on November 26, 1978.
A World Out of Time
A World Out of Time is a science fiction novel by Larry Niven and published in 1976.
A World Out of Time is a science fiction novel by Larry Niven and published in 1976.
After Worlds Collide
After Worlds Collide (1934) was a sequel to the 1933 science fiction novel, When Worlds Collide, both of which were co-written by Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer.
After Worlds Collide (1934) was a sequel to the 1933 science fiction novel, When Worlds Collide, both of which were co-written by Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer.
Armageddon (1998 film)
Armageddon is a 1998 American disaster film, directed by Michael Bay, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and released by Disney's Touchstone Pictures.
Armageddon is a 1998 American disaster film, directed by Michael Bay, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and released by Disney's Touchstone Pictures.
Asteroid (film)
Asteroid is a 1997 NBC TV movie about the United States government trying to stop an asteroid colliding with the Earth.
Asteroid is a 1997 NBC TV movie about the United States government trying to stop an asteroid colliding with the Earth.
Birth of an Age
Birth of an Age is the second third of the Christ Clone Trilogy, by James BeauSeigneur.
Birth of an Age is the second third of the Christ Clone Trilogy, by James BeauSeigneur.
Children of the Lens (novel)
Children of the Lens is a science fiction novel by author Edward E. Smith, Ph.D.
Children of the Lens is a science fiction novel by author Edward E. Smith, Ph.D.
Comet in Moominland
Comet In Moominland (Swedish title Kometjakten / Mumintrollet på kometjakt / Kometen kommer) is the second in the series of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, published in 1946.
Comet In Moominland (Swedish title Kometjakten / Mumintrollet på kometjakt / Kometen kommer) is the second in the series of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, published in 1946.
Deep Impact (film)
Deep Impact is a 1998 science-fiction disaster-drama film directed by Mimi Leder, written by Bruce Joel Rubin and Michael Tolkin, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and stars Robert Duva...
Deep Impact is a 1998 science-fiction disaster-drama film directed by Mimi Leder, written by Bruce Joel Rubin and Michael Tolkin, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and stars Robert Duva...
Evolution (novel)
Evolution is a collection of short stories that work together to form an episodic science fiction novel by author Stephen Baxter.
Evolution is a collection of short stories that work together to form an episodic science fiction novel by author Stephen Baxter.
Highlander: The Animated Series
Highlander: The Animated Series is a Canadian-French animated television series which premiered on September 18, 1994.
Highlander: The Animated Series is a Canadian-French animated television series which premiered on September 18, 1994.
Impact (TV miniseries)
Impact is a mini-series about a meteor shower which eventually sends the moon on a collision course with Earth.
Impact is a mini-series about a meteor shower which eventually sends the moon on a collision course with Earth.
In the Days of the Comet
In the Days of the Comet is a 1906 science fiction novel by H. G. Wells in which the vapors of a comet are used as a device which brings about a profound and lasting transformation in the at...
In the Days of the Comet is a 1906 science fiction novel by H. G. Wells in which the vapors of a comet are used as a device which brings about a profound and lasting transformation in the at...
Life As We Knew It
Life As We Knew It is a young adult science fiction novel by American author Susan Beth Pfeffer, first published in 2006 by Harcourt Books.
Life As We Knew It is a young adult science fiction novel by American author Susan Beth Pfeffer, first published in 2006 by Harcourt Books.
Loonatics Unleashed
Loonatics Unleashed is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros.
Loonatics Unleashed is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros.
Lucifer's Hammer
Lucifer's Hammer is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, first published in 1977.
Lucifer's Hammer is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, first published in 1977.
Melancholia (2011 film)
Melancholia is a 2011 film written and directed by Lars von Trier, starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kiefer Sutherland.
Melancholia is a 2011 film written and directed by Lars von Trier, starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kiefer Sutherland.
Metal Armor Dragonar
Metal Armor Dragonar is a 48-episode mecha anime series, created by Sunrise and aired from 1987 to 1988.
Metal Armor Dragonar is a 48-episode mecha anime series, created by Sunrise and aired from 1987 to 1988.
Meteor (film)
Meteor is a 1979 science fiction disaster film in which scientists detect an asteroid on a collision course with Earth and struggle with international, cold war politics in their efforts to ...
Meteor is a 1979 science fiction disaster film in which scientists detect an asteroid on a collision course with Earth and struggle with international, cold war politics in their efforts to ...
Meteor Apocalypse
Meteor Apocalypse is a 2009 American science fiction film directed by Micho Rutare.
Meteor Apocalypse is a 2009 American science fiction film directed by Micho Rutare.
Meteor Storm (film)
Meteor Storm also called (Spain: "Lluvia de fuego") and (France: "Tempête de météorites" (dubbed version)) is a 2010 American disaster film with the tagline "The fury no one saw coming.
Meteor Storm also called (Spain: "Lluvia de fuego") and (France: "Tempête de météorites" (dubbed version)) is a 2010 American disaster film with the tagline "The fury no one saw coming.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese media franchise created and owned by Gainax.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese media franchise created and owned by Gainax.
Outpost 2
Outpost 2, fully titled Outpost 2: Divided Destiny, is a real-time strategy computer game developed by Dynamix, released in 1997 by Sierra Entertainment.
Outpost 2, fully titled Outpost 2: Divided Destiny, is a real-time strategy computer game developed by Dynamix, released in 1997 by Sierra Entertainment.
Post Impact
Post Impact is a 2004 disaster film, written and directed by Christoph Schrewe and stars Dean Cain, Joanna Taylor, Nigel Bennett, and Hanns Zischler.
Post Impact is a 2004 disaster film, written and directed by Christoph Schrewe and stars Dean Cain, Joanna Taylor, Nigel Bennett, and Hanns Zischler.
Project A-ko
Project A-ko is an animated movie that led to later releases set in the same series, and spinoff release as well.
Project A-ko is an animated movie that led to later releases set in the same series, and spinoff release as well.
Protector (novel)
Protector is a 1973 science fiction novel by Larry Niven, set in his Known Space universe.
Protector is a 1973 science fiction novel by Larry Niven, set in his Known Space universe.
Remnants
Remnants is a science fiction book series authored by K. A. Applegate between July 2001 and September 2003.
Remnants is a science fiction book series authored by K. A. Applegate between July 2001 and September 2003.
Ringworld
Ringworld is a Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning 1970 science fiction novel by Larry Niven, set in his Known Space universe and considered a classic of science fiction literature.
Ringworld is a Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning 1970 science fiction novel by Larry Niven, set in his Known Space universe and considered a classic of science fiction literature.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is an upcoming science fiction comedy film with an ensemble cast.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is an upcoming science fiction comedy film with an ensemble cast.
Shikari in Galveston
Shikari in Galveston is an alternate history short story written by S. M. Stirling.
Shikari in Galveston is an alternate history short story written by S. M. Stirling.
Starship Troopers (film)
Starship Troopers is a 1997 military science fiction thriller film written by Edward Neumeier, directed by Paul Verhoeven, loosely adapted from Starship Troopers, a science fiction novel...
Starship Troopers is a 1997 military science fiction thriller film written by Edward Neumeier, directed by Paul Verhoeven, loosely adapted from Starship Troopers, a science fiction novel...
Sunstorm (novel)
Sunstorm is a 2005 science fiction novel co-written by Arthur C. Clarke (author of 2001: A Space Odyssey) and Stephen Baxter.
Sunstorm is a 2005 science fiction novel co-written by Arthur C. Clarke (author of 2001: A Space Odyssey) and Stephen Baxter.
Super Comet: After The Impact
Super Comet: After The Impact is a 2007 speculative documentary produced by the Discovery Channel.
Super Comet: After The Impact is a 2007 speculative documentary produced by the Discovery Channel.
Superman: Last Son of Earth
Superman: Last Son of Earth is a DC Comics Elseworlds tale released in the year 2000.
Superman: Last Son of Earth is a DC Comics Elseworlds tale released in the year 2000.
Tank Girl (film)
Tank Girl is a 1995 science fiction action film loosely based on the Tank Girl comic book created by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett.
Tank Girl is a 1995 science fiction action film loosely based on the Tank Girl comic book created by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett.
The Colour Out of Space
"The Colour Out of Space" is a short story written by American horror author H. P. Lovecraft in March 1927.
"The Colour Out of Space" is a short story written by American horror author H. P. Lovecraft in March 1927.
The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion
"The Conversation of Eiros And Charmion" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, an apocalyptic science fiction story first published in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine in 1839.
"The Conversation of Eiros And Charmion" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, an apocalyptic science fiction story first published in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine in 1839.
The Dead and the Gone
The Dead and the Gone is a young adult science fiction novel by Susan Beth Pfeffer.
The Dead and the Gone is a young adult science fiction novel by Susan Beth Pfeffer.
The Dig
The Dig is a graphical adventure game developed by LucasArts and released in 1995, and a game based on an idea for an Amazing Stories episode by Steven Spielberg.
The Dig is a graphical adventure game developed by LucasArts and released in 1995, and a game based on an idea for an Amazing Stories episode by Steven Spielberg.
The End of the World (1916 film)
The End of the World is a 1916 Danish science fiction drama film directed by August Blom and written by Otto Rung, starring Olaf Fønss and Ebba Thomsen.
The End of the World is a 1916 Danish science fiction drama film directed by August Blom and written by Otto Rung, starring Olaf Fønss and Ebba Thomsen.
The Green Slime
The Green Slime is a 1968 science-fiction film produced by MGM in the United States and shot in Japan at the studios of Toei Company by director Kinji Fukasaku.
The Green Slime is a 1968 science-fiction film produced by MGM in the United States and shot in Japan at the studios of Toei Company by director Kinji Fukasaku.
The Invisible Ray (1936 film)
The Invisible Ray is a Universal Pictures science fiction film starring Boris Karloff and Béla Lugosi.
The Invisible Ray is a Universal Pictures science fiction film starring Boris Karloff and Béla Lugosi.
The Last Disaster
The Last Disaster is a juvenile science fiction novel, the eighteenth in Hugh Walters' Chris Godfrey of U.N.E.X.A. series.
The Last Disaster is a juvenile science fiction novel, the eighteenth in Hugh Walters' Chris Godfrey of U.N.E.X.A. series.
The Last Train (TV series)
The Last Train is a British six-part post-apocalyptic television drama serial first broadcast on the ITV network in 1999.
The Last Train is a British six-part post-apocalyptic television drama serial first broadcast on the ITV network in 1999.
The Light of Other Days
The Light of Other Days is a 2000 science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter, which explores the development of wormhole technology to the point where information can be pa...
The Light of Other Days is a 2000 science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter, which explores the development of wormhole technology to the point where information can be pa...
The Mote in God's Eye
The Mote in God's Eye is a science fiction novel by American writers Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, first published in 1974.
The Mote in God's Eye is a science fiction novel by American writers Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, first published in 1974.
The Paradise Syndrome
"The Paradise Syndrome" is a third season episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, and was broadcast October 4, 1968.
"The Paradise Syndrome" is a third season episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, and was broadcast October 4, 1968.
The Peshawar Lancers
The Peshawar Lancers is an alternate history, steampunk, post-apocalyptic fiction adventure novel by S. M. Stirling, with its point of divergence occurring in 1878 when the Earth is struck b...
The Peshawar Lancers is an alternate history, steampunk, post-apocalyptic fiction adventure novel by S. M. Stirling, with its point of divergence occurring in 1878 when the Earth is struck b...
The Shooting Star
The Shooting Star (L'Étoile mystérieuse) is the tenth of The Adventures of Tintin, a series of classic comic-strip books that were written and illustrated by Belgian writer and ill...
The Shooting Star (L'Étoile mystérieuse) is the tenth of The Adventures of Tintin, a series of classic comic-strip books that were written and illustrated by Belgian writer and ill...
The Time Machine (2002 film)
The Time Machine is a 2002 American science fiction film loosely adapted from the 1895 novel of the same name by H. G. Wells, and the 1960 film screenplay by David Duncan.
The Time Machine is a 2002 American science fiction film loosely adapted from the 1895 novel of the same name by H. G. Wells, and the 1960 film screenplay by David Duncan.
Thunderstone (TV series)
Thunderstone is a 1999 Australian children's television series produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions set in a post-apocalyptic world after Earth is hit by a comet.
Thunderstone is a 1999 Australian children's television series produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions set in a post-apocalyptic world after Earth is hit by a comet.
Tunguska event in popular culture
The Tunguska event was an explosion that occurred on June 30, 1908 in the Siberian region of Russia, possibly caused by a meteoroid air burst.
The Tunguska event was an explosion that occurred on June 30, 1908 in the Siberian region of Russia, possibly caused by a meteoroid air burst.
When Worlds Collide
When Worlds Collide is a 1933 science fiction novel co-written by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer; they both also co-authored the sequel After Worlds Collide (1934).
When Worlds Collide is a 1933 science fiction novel co-written by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer; they both also co-authored the sequel After Worlds Collide (1934).
When Worlds Collide (1951 film)
When Worlds Collide is a 1951 science fiction film based on the 1933 novel co-written by Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer.
When Worlds Collide is a 1951 science fiction film based on the 1933 novel co-written by Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer.
When Worlds Collide (film)
When Worlds Collide is a 1951 science fiction film based on the 1933 novel co-written by Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer.
When Worlds Collide is a 1951 science fiction film based on the 1933 novel co-written by Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer.
Without Warning (1994 film)
Without Warning is an American CBS TV movie, directed by, featuring veteran news anchor Sander Vanocur and reporter Bree Walker as themselves covering a breaking news story of three meteor f...
Without Warning is an American CBS TV movie, directed by, featuring veteran news anchor Sander Vanocur and reporter Bree Walker as themselves covering a breaking news story of three meteor f...
Wormwood (G. P. Taylor)
Wormwood is a fantasy sequel to Graham Taylor's Shadowmancer.
Wormwood is a fantasy sequel to Graham Taylor's Shadowmancer.
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