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Odds of asteroid hitting Earth went up

An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 2032.

USA Today · 14h

Odds of asteroid hitting Earth went up, but that was expected: What to know about 2024 YR4

The odds that asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 2032 recently spiked from a little more than 1% to 2.3% as more observations are made.

The Atlantic · 15h

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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Asteroid the Size of the Statue of Liberty Could Strike Earth in 2032 – Is NASA Running Out of Time?

A giant space rock hurtling towards Earth at thousands of miles per hour might sound like something from a sci-fi film, but a ...

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What to know about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

We asked experts at NASA and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology what scientists know about the asteroid that could ...

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Expert Explains Why Trying To Deflect Asteroid That Could Hit Earth In 2032 May Be A Bad Idea

There's a slim chance a sizeable asteroid could collide with our planet in 2032, and it's fair to wonder why the powers that ...

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What would happen if the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu smashed into Earth in 2182?

Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge Issues delivered straight to your door What would happen if Earth ...

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An Inside Look At How Humanity Is Dealing With The Threat Of Asteroid 2024 YR4

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has become a staple in science news columns. This space rock has a fluctuating but small chance to hit our ...

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