31Jan
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Assessing the Impact Risk for Earth in 2032
Posted by Cassius Montgomery in Space
Space agencies are monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, detecting a 1.3% chance of Earth impact on December 22, 2032. Spotted by the ATLAS system in Chile, it's flagged significant due to its potential threat in the next eight years. Though not globally devastating, its estimated 40-100 meters could severely affect impact regions. International agencies seek further observations and strategies for mitigation.
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