Massive 'Devil' Comet Approaching Earth: 3 Times Bigger Than Everest
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Khaleej Times
A massive "horned" comet, three times the size of Mount Everest, is heading towards Earth after exploding due to solar radiation. The comet, known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, has a diameter of 18.6 miles, equivalent to the size of a small city. It is recognized for its cold volcanic activity and is one of only 20 comets known to have active ice volcanoes. The distinctive horn-like shape of the comet is believed to be caused by the expulsion of icy material through openings in its shell, possibly due to a peculiarly-shaped cryovolcanic vent.