An interesting introduction to impact craters here on earth.

The earth is 1/4th land, and of the land, only 1/4th has visible craters because of geologic resurfacing. Therefore, only 1/16th of the impacts of the total craters are shown on this map.

This simple view of geological history mentions the first seed plants in the year 400 million years before the present (YBP). Notice that each of the 5 major extinction events killed over 70% of the living creatures.

Asteroid impacts pose a threat comparable to a devastating world war, except without the added danger of radiation poisoning that would harm many living organisms.

In the event of a global conflict on the scale of a world war, if the majority of existing nuclear weapons were detonated, it is likely that most descendants of life forms that emerged after 400 million years ago would become extinct within a year. The human species would probably survive in scattered locations, as people could quickly gather enough food reserves underground to sustain themselves for a year. However, wild animals and most domesticated animals would be highly vulnerable. They would either die from radiation exposure or starve because smoke would block the sun, preventing plant growth and reducing their food supply.

The Earth Ark Project aims to address this threat by establishing storage containers capable of preserving a significant percentage of seeds and soils. Through this initiative, it is hoped that much of our existing plant life could be restored. Additionally, efforts would be made to safeguard numerous domesticated and wild animals within structures designed for human survival. In the event of an imminent major conflict, it would be essential to promptly relocate as many different domestic animals as possible to caves, mines, and large buildings basements, and ensure an ample supply of their particular foods. The objective is not to eat these animals but to assist them in surviving and reproducing.

By implementing the Earth Ark Project and taking proactive steps to protect biodiversity, we can increase the chances of preserving vital ecosystems and species in the face of catastrophic events.