Meteor (miniseries)

Meteor is a two-part American disaster miniseries that aired on NBC in July 2009. The series focuses on the catastrophic consequences of a large meteoroid breaking apart in Earth's atmosphere, leading to widespread destruction and societal collapse.

The plot revolves around a team of scientists and government officials who must race against time to mitigate the impact and its aftermath. Key threats presented include:

• Direct Impact: Large meteor fragments cause immediate and localized devastation upon impact, triggering fires, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
• Atmospheric Pollution: Dust and debris ejected into the atmosphere cause a global "meteor winter," blocking sunlight and drastically altering weather patterns.
• Volcanic Eruptions: The impact events trigger increased volcanic activity around the world, compounding the environmental damage and posing further dangers.
• Social Breakdown: The widespread devastation leads to societal unrest, resource scarcity, and the breakdown of law and order.

The miniseries typically follows the characters as they attempt to understand the threat, develop strategies for survival, and coordinate efforts to save as many lives as possible. It features a cast of established actors and utilizes special effects to depict the scale of the disaster. While fictional, the series draws on scientific concepts and disaster scenarios to create a narrative of potential global catastrophe.