When an asteroid hits Earth, it typically disintegrates upon entry due to the intense heat and pressure, resulting in a meteor or meteorite depending on its size and whether it reaches the surface. If it survives the impact, it becomes a meteorite and can remain on Earth's surface or be buried by sediment over time. Larger impacts can create craters and eject debris into the atmosphere or space. Ultimately, the remnants may contribute to the geological processes on Earth or be lost to erosion and other natural processes.
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