'City-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4's threat rises. What will happen if it enters Earth's atmosphere?
Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Earth in 2032 have increased in a matter of weeks, raising concerns among astronomers, NASA has said in a statement. The world's largest space agency said the asteroid, discovered in December last year, is large enough to cause «localised damage.»
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The asteroid that could level a city now has a 3.1-percent chance of striking Earth in 2032, according to NASA data released Tuesday — making it the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.
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The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, was first detected on December 27, 2023, by the El Sauce Observatory in Chile. Nasa estimates its size between 130 and 300 feet (40–90 meters) wide. While its composition appears typical, its high velocity—potentially nearing 40,000 miles per hour—could result in significant destruction if it enters Earth's atmosphere.
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Despite the rising odds, experts have said there is no need for alarm. The global astronomical community is closely monitoring the situation and the James Webb Space Telescope is set to fix its gaze on the object, known as 2024 YR4, next month.
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