Will the earth be destroyed in 2029 or 2036?

Many researchers believe that an asteroid can collide with Earth at any time. And statistics show that a football-sized object is capable of destroying life on Earth once in 1000 years.

American astronomers predict that a large 400-meter asteroid will erase the earth's surface someday. On April 13, 2029, a celestial body that astronomers now call Apophis will glide over Earth at a distance of about 1/10 of the distance between the Earth and the Moon. Recently, experts at the University of Michigan reported that the last time an asteroid approached the Earth's surface at such a distance occurred 1,300 years ago.

The 2004MN4 asteroid, now called Apophis, is located closest to the earth (30,000 km from the center of the earth) and is recently listed in the list with 99942. This name is given to asteroids. this planet on July 19, 2005. In addition, a number of pharaohs of the 15th-16th centuries were named Apophis. Today, 99942 Apophis is the only asteroid with its own name and number.

Recently, astronomers have observed from many observatories on Earth to determine the asteroid's orbit and the conditions that make it approach the surface of the earth. Collected data allowed astronomers to predict asteroids that would collide with the earth by 2029.

Last year, researchers concluded that asteroids are one of about 600 manifestations that could be dangerous for the earth. According to temporary data, Apophis may once again approach the earth's surface in 2035, 2036 and 2037. This is the first time researchers have determined the impact of earth attraction on asteroids. big planet.

Researchers believe that the gravitational pull of the earth and the attraction inside and on the asteroid's surface can self-destruct from the celestial body. Observing it through telescopes and other devices allows scientists to study the asteroid's internal structure and get all the information it needs in case it will threaten to hit the earth.

There are areas of about 600 square meters in diameter that are attractive to asteroids due to the gravitational force distribution in the solar system; when passing through these areas, asteroids can change orbit slightly. With the flight trajectory of Apophis above earth in 2029, the deflection range is several thousand kilometers in each direction. Astronomers note that there are three key holes inside this corridor that will change the asteroid's trajectory and even cause a collision expected to occur in 2036.

Asteroids are too small to be able to destroy life on earth. however, its collision with a certain part of the earth can cause serious destruction there. American experts estimate that such a collision could cost up to $ 400 billion, and countless other disasters. Apophis is visible on the territories of Europe, Africa and West Asia on the night of 2029.

NASA experts are preparing to build a nuclear missile to destroy or dramatically alter the asteroid's trajectory. It is thought that if such an intervention was launched to Apophis before 2029, it would be enough to alter the asteroid's orbit of about 800 meters to prevent the collision with the earth in 2036. If desired, orbit Apophis must be changed to 13,000 km, which is an extremely difficult task with modern technologies.