Asteroid Apophis: Will 1,200ft Asteroid Named After God Of CHAOS Slam Into Earth In 2020? Asteroids Close To Earth

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April 12, 2020

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Asteroid Apophis: The space rock's trajectory is being closely monitored by NASA (Image: NASA)

Asteroid Apophis: The odds of Apophis striking Earth are minimal this century (Image: GETTY)

Such a blast would be far more powerful than any nuclear device ever detonated by mankind.

And though Asteroid Apophis might not big enough to be dubbed a planet killer, the potentially destructive force could kill thousands if not millions.

According to NASA, all asteroids and comets measuring upwards of 984ft (300m) can cause damage on a “continental” scale.

Because of this, NASA is tracking more of Apophis’ potentially lethal approaches in April 2065, April 2068, October 2068 and April 2076.