Apophis

DianaR · 08-31-2008, 09:02 AM

While many are focused on the Mayan calender the ignore the approach of Apophis, am asteroid that stands a good chance of having a severe affect on the earth.

Most people think it would have to actually strike us, but since it will pass between the earth and moon, it may have some climatological affects without actually striking.

Do you think our governments should be talking to us about how we will cope with the changes this will bring?

mandiees · 08-31-2008, 09:41 AM

I really do not think the government should get involved in this matter at all - all they seem to be able to do is get people all worked up over nothing. I think that if they were to present the information in an intelligent way for people to understand that would be fine, but I know that is not what would happen.

Simplyme · 09-01-2008, 12:00 PM

I believe if there is a good possibility of this then someone should be talking to us about it. We all deserve the right to know what is going on or what may possibly occur.

Truthed · 09-02-2008, 06:01 AM

I think our government or i should say our worlds governments are capable of devolving technology to destroy this asteroid eventually. (hopefully not like armageddon hehe)

DianaR · 09-02-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mandiees

I really do not think the government should get involved in this matter at all - all they seem to be able to do is get people all worked up over nothing. I think that if they were to present the information in an intelligent way for people to understand that would be fine, but I know that is not what would happen.

Wouldn't moving thousands of people away from coastlines that might be engulfed by extremely high tides have to involve the government?

jen13 · 09-07-2008, 07:25 AM

I'm more than a little surprised this is the first I've heard about this. I'd be interested to know just exactly what kind of high tide we can expect to see from it, when, and for how long.

Talisyn · 09-27-2008, 01:24 PM

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99942 Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that caused a brief period of concern in December 2004 because initial observations indicated a relatively large probability (up to 2.7%) that it would strike the Earth in 2029. Additional observations provided improved predictions that eliminated the possibility of an impact on Earth or the Moon in 2029. However there remained a possibility that during the 2029 close encounter with Earth, Apophis would pass through a gravitational keyhole, a precise region in space no more than about 600 meters across, that would set up a future impact on April 13, 2036. This possibility kept the asteroid at Level 1 on the Torino impact hazard scale until August 2006. It broke the record for the highest level on the Torino Scale, being, for only a short time, a level 2, before it was lowered.

Additional observations of the trajectory of Apophis revealed the keyhole would likely be missed, and on August 5, 2006 Apophis was lowered to a Level 0 on the Torino Scale. As of October 19, 2006, the impact probability for April 13, 2036, was calculated as 1 in 45,000. An additional impact date in 2037 was also identified; the impact probability for that encounter was calculated as 1 in 12.3 million.

Most experts agree that Apophis warrants closer scrutiny, and to that end, in February 2008 the Planetary Society awarded $50,000 in prize money to companies and students who submitted designs for space probes that would put a tracking device on or near the asteroid.

No longer a threat basicly

kidflash2008 · 09-28-2008, 08:40 AM

The moon helps protect us from being impacted by asteroids. The gravitational effects of the moon push the objects out of the way for the most part. There is always a chance a body can hit the Earth. Keeping some of our nuclear missiles ready to strike or change an objects trajectory is always a good idea.

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08-31-2008, 09:02 AM	#1
DianaR Junior Investigator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 24	Apophis While many are focused on the Mayan calender the ignore the approach of Apophis, am asteroid that stands a good chance of having a severe affect on the earth. Most people think it would have to actually strike us, but since it will pass between the earth and moon, it may have some climatological affects without actually striking. Do you think our governments should be talking to us about how we will cope with the changes this will bring?

08-31-2008, 09:41 AM	#2
mandiees Junior Investigator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 70	I really do not think the government should get involved in this matter at all - all they seem to be able to do is get people all worked up over nothing. I think that if they were to present the information in an intelligent way for people to understand that would be fine, but I know that is not what would happen. __________________ http://startupfiance.com

09-02-2008, 06:01 AM	#4
Truthed Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,079	I think our government or i should say our worlds governments are capable of devolving technology to destroy this asteroid eventually. (hopefully not like armageddon hehe) __________________ "You Want To Believe" http://www.truthed.com truthed@truthed.com

09-27-2008, 01:24 PM	#7
Talisyn Investigator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 188	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...th_of_Risk.jpg 99942 Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that caused a brief period of concern in December 2004 because initial observations indicated a relatively large probability (up to 2.7%) that it would strike the Earth in 2029. Additional observations provided improved predictions that eliminated the possibility of an impact on Earth or the Moon in 2029. However there remained a possibility that during the 2029 close encounter with Earth, Apophis would pass through a gravitational keyhole, a precise region in space no more than about 600 meters across, that would set up a future impact on April 13, 2036. This possibility kept the asteroid at Level 1 on the Torino impact hazard scale until August 2006. It broke the record for the highest level on the Torino Scale, being, for only a short time, a level 2, before it was lowered. Additional observations of the trajectory of Apophis revealed the keyhole would likely be missed, and on August 5, 2006 Apophis was lowered to a Level 0 on the Torino Scale. As of October 19, 2006, the impact probability for April 13, 2036, was calculated as 1 in 45,000. An additional impact date in 2037 was also identified; the impact probability for that encounter was calculated as 1 in 12.3 million. Most experts agree that Apophis warrants closer scrutiny, and to that end, in February 2008 the Planetary Society awarded $50,000 in prize money to companies and students who submitted designs for space probes that would put a tracking device on or near the asteroid. No longer a threat basicly Last edited by Talisyn; 09-27-2008 at 01:26 PM.

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09-01-2008, 12:00 PM	#3
Simplyme Junior Investigator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 14	I believe if there is a good possibility of this then someone should be talking to us about it. We all deserve the right to know what is going on or what may possibly occur.

09-07-2008, 07:25 AM	#6
jen13 Junior Investigator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 20	I'm more than a little surprised this is the first I've heard about this. I'd be interested to know just exactly what kind of high tide we can expect to see from it, when, and for how long.

09-28-2008, 08:40 AM	#8
kidflash2008 Senior Investigator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,699	The moon helps protect us from being impacted by asteroids. The gravitational effects of the moon push the objects out of the way for the most part. There is always a chance a body can hit the Earth. Keeping some of our nuclear missiles ready to strike or change an objects trajectory is always a good idea.

04-16-2012, 04:59 PM	#9
pwwrapwedding Junior Investigator Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1	So as to carryout limb ab muscles physical exercise you don't have to secure some kind of special hours. You could do this these particular workouts all the while seeing any T . v . systems. There are many effective stretching exercises for ones leg that will not solely assistance in peaceful ones depleted feet, and will perform a good deal of operate in maximizing ones own flexibleness. Developing much time, exquisite in addition to nicely developed supports may be the wish of nearly everybody. Nonetheless, abdominal muscles of lower limbs doesn't simply need creepy and then healthy exercise sessions. In lieu you ought to consume a good program from straight forward regular exercises, and also this retains one's legs and the entire body healthy and may also do away with the ones difficult to deal with ugly and then un-shapely legs. Here are the methods for sculpting your current thighs and leg Just one. Hamstring Muscle mass This specific physical fitness is aimed at boosting your calf flexibility not to mention using toughness to your feet. This approach working out incorporates one's body excess weight through weight lifting found in possession you need to do sit or simply zipper found in air place. Store these folks for the purpose of couple of seconds just before reputation back once again. Aim to continue doing this for physical activity 08 to Thirty-two events. A couple. Lower legs To your job on the subject of calves extraordinary considering that painless physical activity to execute, through which the things you really need to conduct is almost always to increase your pumps off the ground, accommodate for a couple a few moments after which it everything you complete is get it for their classic standing slowly but surely. 3 or more. Shoes leisure plus toes increase physical exercise The following workouts not just hues your personal your butt and also stretches ones own digital along with rearfoot muscle tissue. It is best to keep the blighters on the subject of place and raise your self utilizing toes meant for fifteen little time plus experience the force. Then, resume authentic status. A number of. Elastic Tubes For this specified workout just remember to are receiving stretchable tubing or workout ring. In this particular firstly you should take a nap regarding ground along with in good shape this guitar rock band all around the toes. In that case snuggle the suitable tibia towards you by way of left behind lower-leg with floorboards along with music group affixed together with viceversa. Subsequently attempt to keep this up for exercising also consider.