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Subject Asteroid will pass so close to Earth on Friday the 13th 2029 it will trigger asteroid avalanche

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The more pessimistic among our readership might already be digging bunkers in their backyards in anticipation of April 13th, 2029. On that day (a Friday nonetheless), an asteroid called 99942 Apophis will come perilously close to Earth. The most recent data suggests that it will miss us by a mere 35,000 kilometers, a hairs breadth in astronomical terms. Analysis of Apophis’ orbit suggests it might swing so close that it causes avalanches — on itself.

Apophis is about the size of a football field, giving it enough mass to cause widespread ... continued in link above

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