Possible Seismic Activity on Asteroid 2012 DA14

Source - NASA Science News for Feb. 14, 2013

Some researchers believe that near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA14 might experience seismic activity when it flies through our planet's gravitational field on Feb. 15th. Observatories around the world will be on the lookout for signs of an 'asteroid-quake' during the space rock's close approach.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/14feb_asteroidquakes/

NASA to Broadcast Asteroid Flyby of Earth

Source - NASA Science News for Feb. 13, 2013

On Friday, Feb. 15, NASA TV will provide commentary and images of near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA14 as it flies past Earth closer than many artificial satellites.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/13feb_asteroidcoverage/

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