Earth, Apophis and Asteroid

Asteroid Apophis 'God of Chaos' set for close approach to Earth tomorrow
Nasa's Near-Earth Object Studies Center has been closely observing Asteroid Apophis for nearly two decades. Scientists emphasise that there isn't any collision risk till the next hundred years
Giant 'God of Darkness' Asteroid May Not Escape Earth Unscathed
An asteroid named for the ancient Egyptian god of darkness and disorder may not pose a hazard to Earth, but that does not mean Earth is not a hazard to it. When asteroid 99942 Apophis flies closely past Earth in 2029, the gravitational interaction between the two bodies is likely to dramatically alter the asteroid's surface.
Earth's powerful gravity might do a number on the asteroid Apophis
Humans might be worried about what the potentially hazardous, near-Earth asteroid Apophis may do to our planet once it makes a close flyby in 2029. However, what impact will Earth's powerful gravitational pull have on the cosmic visitor?
'God of chaos' asteroid may be transformed by tremors and landslides during 2029 flyby of Earth, study finds
When the 'God of chaos' asteroid Apophis makes an ultraclose flyby of Earth in 2029, our planet's gravity may trigger tremors and landslides that totally change the asteroid's surface.
NASA alert! 'God of Chaos' asteroid approaching Earth on November 13 sparks worldwide concern
The asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the "God of Chaos," is set to pass by Earth on November 13th. While scientists assure it poses no immediate threat, it
Apophis: a European space mission gets up close with an asteroid set to brush by Earth
A new European Space Agency mission is set to study asteroid Apophis to learn more about how we can handle asteroid threats in the future.
NASA issues alert: Giant 'god of chaos' asteroid Apophis set to hit earth on November 13? Check details
NASA has raised alarms over a massive asteroid named Apophis, or the "God of Chaos," which is set to skim past Earth on November 13.
Fact Check: What is God of Chaos asteroid? Will it lead to destruction of the Earth?
The asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass remarkably close to Earth in 2029. While posing no threat, this close encounter is predicted to cause noticeable changes to the asteroid's surface.
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Is asteroid Apophis crashing Earth in 2029?
NASA revealed that 'Asteroid 99942 Apophis' is a near-Earth object (NEO) which is likely to be about 335 meters across. It ...
Will ‘Apophis’ Hit Earth In 2029? We’ll Know In 2027, Scientist Says
An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building, named Apophis, could potentially hit Earth in 2029, but scientists ...
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NASA on alert as massive 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis nears earth in closest pass yet
NASA is preparing for a close encounter with a massive asteroid named 99942 Apophis, also known as the “God of Chaos,” set ...
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'God of Chaos' asteroid update as 'astroquakes' could strike on Friday the 13th fly-by
Astronomers predict that Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian chaos god, could undergo violent tremors when it skims ...
Asteroid Apophis Will Endure Quakes and Surface Shifts During 2029 Earth Flyby
A new study posits that our planet's gravity will cause seismic activity on Apophis when it makes its close approach in 2029.
'Astonishingly close': A colossal space rock could wreak havoc on Earth in 2029
Asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially experiencing an “asteroidquake” from Earth’s ...