Asteroid Impacts: From the Tajikistan Crater to Apophis' Close Pass

The chapter explores various asteroid impacts, including the disputed crater in Karakul, Tajikistan, the dinosaur-extinction crater in the Yucatan Peninsula, and the massive Red a Fort impact in South Africa. It also delves into the ancient planetary collision that led to Earth and the Moon's formation, as well as the upcoming close pass of asteroid Apophis in 2029, coinciding with Friday the 13th and the uncertainties of predicting such events.