Popcorned Planet Events Burst earth is a wonderful term that evokes the visual of a happy space object. It pertains to a heavenly body that has been subjected to a distinctive popcorn-like process resulting in an airy and delightful appearance. Think of a perfectly popped popcorn kernel but on a worldly scale. Even though the idea may sound implausible, the idea of a burst earth summons anticipation and astonishment to the imagination.