Don't Worry About That Asteroid That Might Hit This Year | SciShow News

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That asteroid the headlines have been warning people about isn't likely to actually hit us, and scientists might have solved a mystery that could save lives: the relationship between tides and earthquakes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5NObStdWFc
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