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Chances of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade has nearly doubled, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
Remember Asteroid 2024 YR4? Its Chances Of Striking Earth Have Nearly Doubled
This asteroid has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth. That's nearly double the percentage reported earlier this month. But experts say it's still not a huge concern – there's still a 97.7% chance it misses the planet entirely.
Here are the chances that a newly observed asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
An asteroid first observed in late December 2024 is on track to pass by or collide with Earth in December 2032.
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Watch potential 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 as it hurtles through space
YR4 has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but for now, you can watch it fly harmlessly through space in a short ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 may impact Earth in 2032: What you need to know about its possible 2032 Earth impact?
Astronomers have discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, which may hit Earth on December 2, 2032. The estimated impact probability is ...
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NASA Calls in Webb Telescope to Track Recently Identified Hazardous Asteroid
The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth are shifting, with the space rock now carrying a 1-in-48 chance of collision.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 sparks global action: China develops defense strategies
China has formed a planetary defense team to monitor asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 2.2% impact probability. Global space ...
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Danger close: 'City-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 tops NASA's threat risk list as odds of hitting Earth spikes in a month
NASA is continuously refining its tracking of 2024 YR4, using its network of telescopes, including the repurposed WISE Space ...
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