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Earth, Asteroid and 20204 YR4

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 7 years. Here’s what could happen — and what’s being done about it

YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Astronomers are tracking it to refine estimates of its size and orbit to see how much of a risk the space rock poses.

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

What Happens If Asteroid 2024 YR4 Strikes Earth — And Why We Can’t ‘Nuke’ It

An asteroid between about 130 and 300 ft. (40 and 90 meters) in diameter has been given a 2.3% chance of it hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.

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Chance of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade rises to 3.1%, NASA says

The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, according to ...

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So About That Asteroid That Could Hit Earth ...

Even the smallest odds of an impact sound alarming, but scientists’ ability to calculate them is actually good news.

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Is a Big Asteroid Going to Hit Earth in 2032?

A nearly 98 percent chance it won’t hit us is pretty good. Second, while that’s definitely a massive rock, it’s not like a ...

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Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking ...

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