Asteroid Apophis is set for a close encounter with Earth in 2029, and scientists are studying its potential transformation. According to researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, the asteroid will experience landslides and earthquakes due to Earth's gravitational pull. The asteroid's surface may also be reshaped by rocks tumbling down or falling back into place. Additionally, Apophis' rotation speed is expected to change, potentially triggering future landslides. NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission will study the asteroid during its 2029 encounter.
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