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Massive asteroid Apophis might threaten Earth in 2068, but don’t freak out – CNET
Apophis is the size of the Eiffel Tower and a 2068 impact scenario is still in play, but it’s not a reason to lose sleep.
A general representation of what an asteroid looks like.
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In a year of catastrophe and stress, it’s no wonder so many people have been fixating on asteroids and whether they might strike Earth. That worry is projecting into the future as we look ahead at welcoming asteroid Apophis to our neighborhood.
Apophis is set to make a series of visits over the coming decades, but the one that’s led to some breathless headlines at the moment is an anticipated close approach in 2068. The asteroid…
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