Could a microscopic black hole have already passed through our planet?
While the idea of a black hole striking Earth sounds like science fiction, microscopic primordial black holes could theoretically pass through our world. This video explores the physics of such an encounter and reveals the surprising possibility that it may have already occurred.
Unlike a massive asteroid impact, a microscopic primordial black hole would not collide with the Earth's surface. Instead, its immense density and small size would allow it to travel directly through the planet, entering on one side and exiting the other.
This scenario highlights the distinction between the catastrophic events often depicted in fiction and the potential reality of primordial black holes. Because these objects are so small, their interaction with terrestrial matter is fundamentally different from larger celestial bodies.
