Earth, Chaos and 99942 Apophis
Phys.org · 3d
Odds of asteroid 99942 Apophis striking Earth slightly higher than thought
An astrophysicist at the University of Western Ontario finds that the odds of the asteroid 99942 Apophis striking Earth are slightly higher than previously thought. In his study, published in The Planetary Science Journal,
Firstpost · 6d
What is the 'God of Chaos', an asteroid that could hit Earth? Why are experts worried?
Astronomers are keeping a close eye on an asteroid known as the ‘God of Chaos’, which will come within 32,000 kilometres close to Earth in 2029. Although initial fears of collision have been dismissed,
LADbible · 5d
Simulation shows what would happen if 'God of Chaos' asteroid collided with Earth
A simulation has revealed what would happen if the Apophis asteroid collided with Earth. 99942 Apophis - also known as the 'God of Chaos' - is a peanut-shaped asteroid measuring a whopping 340 metres wide. On 13 April, 2029, Apophis is set to pass by Earth within an estimated 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometres) of its surface.
Live Science · 4d
'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis could still hit Earth in 2029, study hints — but we won't know for 3 more years
New simulations reveal that there is an extremely small chance that the "city-killer" asteroid Apophis could be nudged onto a collision course with Earth by another asteroid before it flies past our planet in 2029.
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