Asteroid Apophis' 2029 Flyby May Trigger 'Asteroidquakes' on Earth
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Asteroid 99942 Apophis, a potentially hazardous asteroid, will make a close approach to Earth in 2029, coming within 19,400 miles. While NASA has ruled out a collision, new research suggests a small chance that an impact with another asteroid could alter its trajectory. However, the odds of such a deflection leading to a dangerous path are extremely low. Observations in 2027 will be crucial to confirm its trajectory. NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission will study Apophis post-2029, alongside a European mission.
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