Fact Check: What is God of Chaos asteroid? Will it lead to destruction of the Earth?

The asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass remarkably close to Earth in 2029. While posing no threat, this close encounter is predicted to cause noticeable changes to the asteroid’s surface. Scientists anticipate Earth’s gravity will trigger tremors and potentially alter Apophis’s tumbling motion, offering a unique opportunity to study asteroid behavior.