Asteroid Impact Risks

NASA reports reduced risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth, lowering the collision probability from 3.1% to 1.5%. The asteroid measures approximately 180 feet in diameter and could release a destructive force of 8 megatons, capable of devastating a city. Astronomers, using

Asteroid 2024 YR4, comparable in size from a ten-story building to a football field, posed a significant threat with a 3.1% impact chance, now reduced to 1.5%. The predicted impact corridor spans the eastern Pacific, northern South America, the Atlantic, Africa, and

An asteroid named 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of impacting Earth, significantly raising concerns among scientists and the public. Initially detected in December, 2024 YR4 measures between 130 to 300 feet and is projected to closely approach Earth on December 22,

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a size between 40 and 100 meters and a collision chance of over 1%. The potential impact date is December 22, 2032, prompting increased observation efforts. NASA is actively monitoring the asteroid’s trajectory to refine risk assessments. Experts