Now Russian scientists estimate Apophis will collide with Earth on April 13, 2036.

现在俄罗斯科学家们预计阿波菲斯可能在2036年4月13号与地球相撞。

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If Apophis did hit Earth, someone would get an extremely nasty headache indeed.

如果阿波菲斯撞击地球，恐怕有人真是要头疼万分了。

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The asteroid hurtled back into the news when Russia recently predicted 99942 Apophis may hit Earth on April 13, 2036.

当俄国最近又预测阿波菲斯99942可能于2036年4月13日撞击上地球时，该小行星再次引起媒体关注。

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Asteroid 99942 Apophis is a primordial relic from the formation of our Solar System.

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Current predictions are that Apophis will pass between 18, 880 and 20, 880 miles from earth.

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To test out this idea, Paek simulated the asteroid Apophis, which will pass nearby the Earth in 2029.

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