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Could Earth collide with Mars?

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Scientists believe the Earth could one day collide with Mars or Venus, because of the unpredictable orbits of planets.

Experts say there is only a tiny chance of it happening and it would be unlikely to happen for billions of years.

David Shukman reports.

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