俄专家称2036年小行星撞地球遭质疑

　　‘On the other hand, if it goes through what we call a keyhole during that close Earth approach then it will indeed be perturbed just right so that it will come back and smack Earth on April 13, 2036.’

　　“不过，如果其成功的穿越了“锁眼”，我们会陷入麻烦，因为‘阿波菲斯’将极有可能在2036年4月13日‘光顾’地球。”

　　Although Russian scientists are predicting the asteroid may strike earth in 2036, Mr Yeomans said it is highly unlikely.

　　尽管俄罗斯科学家已经预测了撞击，但尤曼斯还是认为出现这样情况几率将非常之小。

　　Professor Leonid Sokolov of the St Petersburg State University told the RiaNovosti website: ‘Apophis will approach Earth at a distance of 37,000-38,000 kilometres (per hour) on April 13, 2029.

　　圣彼得堡国立大学教授莱尼德·索科洛夫指出，“2029年4月13日时，“阿波菲斯”将以每小时3700到3800公里的时速接近地球。“

　　‘Its likely collision with Earth may occur on April 13, 2036. Our task is to consider various alternatives and develop scenarios and plans of action depending on the results of further observations of Apophis.’

　　”撞击有可能发生在2036年4月13日，我们的任务是在大难临头前制定出应对办法，避免遭难发生。“