What are black holes and how do they form?

What are black holes and how do they form?

Black holes are regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from them. They form when massive stars collapse under their own gravity at the end of their life cycle.

Can you explain the different types of black holes?

Sure! There are three main types of black holes: stellar black holes, which form from collapsing stars; supermassive black holes, found at the centers of galaxies; and intermediate black holes, which are less understood and thought to form from the merging of smaller black holes.

What happens if you fall into a black hole?

Falling into a black hole would lead to a process called spaghettification, where the intense gravitational forces stretch and compress objects. Once you cross the event horizon, you cannot escape.

Are black holes dangerous to Earth?

Currently, there are no black holes close enough to pose a threat to Earth. The nearest known black hole is about 1,000 light-years away.