Asteroid Apophis is Coming | Ground Zero: California
Asteroid Apophis and the Hidden History of Cosmic Impact Threats
Discover what happens when a mountain-sized asteroid passes dangerously close, explore the simulated collapse of civilization due to impact, and learn how humanity recovered from a civilization-resetting event 12,800 years ago.
Short Summary
- The 2029 close approach of asteroid Apophis reveals critical vulnerabilities in planetary defense and prediction models.
- Simulations illustrate the catastrophic, multi-stage consequences of a major Earth impact, including instant vaporization, global tsunamis, and subsequent ice ages.
- Historical evidence, like the Younger Dryas boundary layer, confirms civilization-altering impacts are recurring events stemming from comet paths.
- NASA’s DART mission demonstrated kinetic deflection is feasible, yet major defense systems require years of lead time, making surprise threats the greatest danger.
- Post-disaster, resilient human society reorganized rapidly underground, eventually rebuilding civilization with required preparedness measures in place.
This segment details the impending near-miss of asteroid Apophis in 2029 and uses a catastrophic impact scenario to frame discussions on planetary defense shortcomings. The narrative shifts to analyze geological evidence suggesting that major, civilization-altering impacts are recurring events stemming from comet paths. Finally, it examines humanity's ultimate fate both in fictional scenarios and in the eventual rebuilding efforts after a predicted cosmic catastrophe.
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Top Comments (10)
I just lost my son 3 months ago and some days are almost unbearable. But one of our last conversations was about The Why Files, and it occurred to me after watching this, that you're all extended family, and if anything like this ever did happen, I'm confident we would all come together to make the world a better place. In the meantime, just take it one day at a time and know that there are others who understand your pain and are praying for you. God bless you all!!
A.J. and Hecklefish...that dedication to Melody made me (a grown man) cry ... God bless Melody and her family...
Expect nothing. Appreciate everything. Fly high, little Melody. To Melody's dad: I reckon these tears on my face understand what you must be going through. Sending my love to you and your family. Keep your head up, good brother. We're all here if you need us. Always.
I don't think they would warn the public... they would want to avoid panic making it easier for them to get to their bunkers.
AJ and team, your tribute to Melody is absolutely beautiful! Rest in peace, little one.
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And Melody is why we can never ever get rid of hecklefish.
I'm a father who lost his baby daughter a full lifetime ago, over 30 years now, I was a child myself and I will tell you it never passes, BUT I have loved and laughed since that day and the time that helps heal WILL continue no matter what ❤
Melody kissing Hecklefish.....😭😭😭 sweetest and saddest video ending ever.
Sorry for your loss. That is a horrible thing to have to live through!!! ❤❤❤
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Top Comments (10)
I just lost my son 3 months ago and some days are almost unbearable. But one of our last conversations was about The Why Files, and it occurred to me after watching this, that you're all extended family, and if anything like this ever did happen, I'm confident we would all come together to make the world a better place. In the meantime, just take it one day at a time and know that there are others who understand your pain and are praying for you. God bless you all!!
A.J. and Hecklefish...that dedication to Melody made me (a grown man) cry ... God bless Melody and her family...
Expect nothing. Appreciate everything. Fly high, little Melody. To Melody's dad: I reckon these tears on my face understand what you must be going through. Sending my love to you and your family. Keep your head up, good brother. We're all here if you need us. Always.
I don't think they would warn the public... they would want to avoid panic making it easier for them to get to their bunkers.
AJ and team, your tribute to Melody is absolutely beautiful! Rest in peace, little one.
Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/thewhyfiles to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. Thanks Upside for sponsoring this video!
And Melody is why we can never ever get rid of hecklefish.
I'm a father who lost his baby daughter a full lifetime ago, over 30 years now, I was a child myself and I will tell you it never passes, BUT I have loved and laughed since that day and the time that helps heal WILL continue no matter what ❤
Melody kissing Hecklefish.....😭😭😭 sweetest and saddest video ending ever.
Sorry for your loss. That is a horrible thing to have to live through!!! ❤❤❤