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Asteroid 2024 YR4: The City-Killer on a Collision Course with Earth

TL;DR

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is making headlines with a rising 3.1% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. This 'city-killer' could wreak havoc on densely populated areas, making it one of the most significant threats in modern forecasting.

  • Increasing Odds: The odds of impact have now surpassed those of the infamous Apophis.
  • Global Risk: The risk corridor spans multiple continents, raising concerns worldwide.
  • Nasa's Focus: A NASA telescope is set to provide closer observation of this looming threat.

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