No, a "Massive" Asteroid Passing Earth on Dec. 24 Will Not Cause Earthquakes

Cripes, this again? The usual suspects -- Facebook, Twitter, less-than-reliable "news" websites -- are harping about a "mega-asteroid" will pass Earth on Dec. 24 that is so big it could trigger earthquakes and "rip up the continents". Could this be true? Hopefully you know the drill by now. Go find a bull facing north. Walk around it to the end facing south. See what comes out of there? This story. As usual, at least part of the story is based on reality, but only a part. The asteroid is real,...