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Is There An Asteroid Headed Towards Earth?
There are growing rumors about an asteroid colliding with Earth in recent years. Asteroid crashes are a big worry for both scientists and the public, as they can be disastrous for the planet. It is important to distinguish reality from fiction. A variety of science fiction films and apocalypse notions are increasing the concern. Get…
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Earth in Danger? New Study Reveals Higher Risk of Asteroid and Comet Impacts
A new study has revealed that Earth may be at a higher risk of being hit by a large asteroid or comet than previously thought. The researchers used satellite imagery to identify four impact craters that are less than a million years old and have rings around them, suggesting they were caused by very powerful…
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Will Apophis Asteroid Hit Earth? – Apophis 99942 Facts
No! Apophis 99942 will not hit the Earth, at least for 100 years. Apophis was discovered in 2004 and caught the attention of scientists because they predicted a 2.7% chance of Apophis hitting Earth by 2029. Apophis was the first ever asteroid that got a rating of 2% for the chances of hitting Earth, the…
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