(the estimate time for earth encounter is april, 13 2036)
2007-01-10 18:02:36 · 5 answers · asked by clarenzmagsakay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
1 in 45000 doesn't sound very nice; especially considering that in 2004 a ten meter object blew up in mid air on the mediteranean. The explosion was over 20kiloton of tnt in a relative scale. The danger of the object hitting Earth is considerable, but many near earth asteroids have passed at higher danger scales.
My advice is not to worry, hope for the best.
2007-01-10 18:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by snakker2k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
As of October 19, 2006 the impact probability for April 13, 2036 is estimated at 1 in 45,000. An additional impact date in 2037 has been identified, however the impact probability for that encounter is 1 in 12.3 million.
Apophis crosses our orbit twice every 11 months and we are usually millions of miles away when it does so. However one every 7 or 8 years or so, we are in the vicinity and calculations are needed to establish the (im)probability of an impact.
It is only 320 metres in diameter and whilst that would cause considerable local damage, it would not be an extinction scenario for life on earth.
2007-01-11 02:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mint_Julip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what i remember it will make an extremely close pass to the earth, but will not hit us. of course, i saw this on tv a few months ago.....
But im pretty sure about this, look it up on the web if you cant find the answer here.
Hope that helps!
2007-01-11 02:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by Runningtom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-11 02:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh it will miss bet of rs10
2007-01-11 02:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋