We all know that there is a very slim chance that the asteroid 99942 Apophis will impact earth in 2029 and a higher chance of impact in 2039. Many say that we should knock Apophis off of its track in 2029 and make sure there is no chance of it hitting in 2039. What do you guys think of this? I mean.. better safe than sorry.
Currently, we know that Apophis is about 380 meters in diameter, although asteroids are not perfect circles so this may be a bit off. I inputted a 380 meter in diameter asteroid into an asteroid collision simulation and set the location to a metropolitan area. The results I saw were very unsettling.. Fortunately, most or almost all of the world is not metropolitan and very rural so even if Apophis does collide in a rural area, not too many people would be effected. Tell me if I am wrong, will Apophis cause fallout if it collides?
Main question here: will Apophis cause fallout if it collides with earth?
Thanks for listening to my long ramble.. anyways have a great day guys!
Currently, we know that Apophis is about 380 meters in diameter, although asteroids are not perfect circles so this may be a bit off. I inputted a 380 meter in diameter asteroid into an asteroid collision simulation and set the location to a metropolitan area. The results I saw were very unsettling.. Fortunately, most or almost all of the world is not metropolitan and very rural so even if Apophis does collide in a rural area, not too many people would be effected. Tell me if I am wrong, will Apophis cause fallout if it collides?
Main question here: will Apophis cause fallout if it collides with earth?
Thanks for listening to my long ramble.. anyways have a great day guys!