[Lonewolf5460]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...n1120132.shtml

[Powerslave]

I remember seeing this on the news, crazy stuff.

[Flanker]

Wow...Lucky to Be Alive indeed.

[Lonewolf5460]

i wonder if the baby will come out being normal?

[gaara]

I believe once you reach a certain altitude it doesn't matter if you're any higher...you'll still maintain the same velocity...I have no idea what that height is though

That is pretty wild though...quite a story for the kid when they're older

[Lonewolf5460]

yah that would be but you would know why you are riding the small bus

[Nubius]

I believe once you reach a certain altitude it doesn't matter if you're any higher...you'll still maintain the same velocity...I have no idea what that height is though

The term is called 'terminal velocity' I believe....thats when you've hit a point where you can't go any faster....I also don't know what that specific height may be, but it'd probably be dependant on a few factors so I doubt there really is a dead on height.

Anywho, in regards to that....I think it's a bit exaggerated to say 'she fell 3000 feet and survived' as screwed up as what happened in her situation that parachute DID slow her down significantly...this isn't to say someone absolutely wouldn't die from it, but she landed only a tad bit before the guy in the chute so that tells you right there she was slowed down a **** of a lot....50mph impact is nothing to laugh at, but it's not a just solid "3000 ft fall, lady survives"

of course if someone DID survive a straight on 3000ft fall I'd say that that persons secret identity is clark kent

[Mr 1337]

Saw it on the news and Nubius is right. The video clearly shows her shute coming out but its still amazing the kid lived.