Earth, Asteroid 2024 and YR4

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.
Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have reached new high
YR4 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but as astronomers make more observations about its trajectory, the odds of a collision seem to be increasing
When and where can Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the Earth? Possible impact locations & effects explained
TIL Creatives Asteroid 2024 YR4 hurtling towards a partially sunlit Earth, its fiery tail blazing against the dark expanse of space. Astronomers have been closely monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4, a fast-moving celestial body that could pose a potential threat to Earth.
What to know about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
News broke last week that an asteroid could potentially collide with Earth in the next eight years. But what do you need to know about the space rock that astronomers say is capable of leveling a mid-sized city?
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.
Devastating impact asteroid would have on 'pinpointed locations' if it strikes Earth in seven years
The horrific impact that asteroid 2024 YR4 could have on Earth has been laid bare in a new simulation. With an estimated 2.3 percent chance of crash landing on Earth in 2032 - that's about a one in 43 event - the huge asteroid would potentially cause huge damage to the planet with it labelled a 'city killer'.
Odds of massive asteroid striking Earth increase again: NASA
The chances of an asteroid as large as the width of an NFL field striking Earth continue to tick up, according to NASA.
Chance of 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 smashing into Earth rises yet again to 3.1%, NASA reports
NASA has increased the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 to 1 in 32, or 3.1%, up from 1 in 42 as reported in previous calculations.
NASA says odds of massive asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth are growing
YR4 was first reported on Dec. 27, 2024 to the Minor Planet Center by the NASA-funded Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System station in Chile. The asteroid, which is e
NASA upgrades chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth - now the highest in agency’s history
There is now a 1-in-32 chance that the space rock will hit us in 2032 – with potentially disastrous consequences
Chilling animations depict effect ‘city-killer’ asteroid would have on Earth — as experts warn moon also in danger
Ready or not, 2024 YR4 is coming to an orbit near you. Chilling animations depict the apocalyptic impact that “city-killer” ...
What would an asteroid hitting Earth look like?
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An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen, and should we worry?
An asteroid becomes a meteorite when it travels to Earth from a nearby orbit or the outer solar system and collides with ...
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What would happen if a small asteroid hit Earth? Scientists have an idea
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Could this asteroid crash into Earth in 2032? What Arizonans need to know
YR4 is circling Earth and NASA predicts it could strike the planet in 2032. Here's what to know about the asteroid headed ...
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Will asteroid strike Earth in 2032? Scientists say it’s possible
A colossal explosion in the sky, unleashing energy hundreds ... Lasers could vaporize part of the asteroid to create a ...