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607: Asteroid Apophis is Coming | Ground Zero: California

Aug 12, 2025 · 51m
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  • Asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than communication satellites on April 13, 2029, marking the first time millions will witness a mountain-sized space rock visible to the naked eye
  • Scientists estimate 25,000 city-killer asteroids cross Earth's orbit with only half discovered; evidence shows a cosmic impact 12,800 years ago triggered civilization reset and thousand-year freeze
  • Humanity possesses technology to defend against asteroid threats, but urgent action needed before the next inevitable impact occurs

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