Chances of 'country-killer' asteroid hitting Earth increased to 1 in 43
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There’s a tiny chance the asteroid headed for Earth could hit the moon
YR4 does smash down on the lunar surface, the explosion might be visible from Earth and would leave a new crater on the near ...
Don’t panic, but an asteroid has a 1.9% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
The asteroid warning network is affiliated with the United Nations. Officials activate the IAWN when an asteroid bigger than ...
A "city-killer" asteroid has a slim chance to crash into Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," ...
An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?
An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact ...
‘It is a real danger’ says astronomy expert as giant asteroid could WIPE out Ireland with major earthquakes and tsunamis
AN astronomy expert has warned that a giant asteroid could wipe out Ireland with major earthquakes and tsunamis, saying: “It’s a real danger.” David Moore from Astronomy Ireland ...
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X-rays from a nuclear explosion could redirect an asteroid
Now, scientists have found this strategy could actually help deflect an incoming cosmic impact — not by blowing an asteroid ...
NASA predicts potential 'city-killer' asteroid strike in 2032. How bad could it be and can we prevent it?
Scientists warn that an asteroid named 2024 YR4 might hit Earth on December 2, 2032. The chances are now 2.3%. The impact ...
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It’s not sci-fi: Americans support asteroid defense spending
What are the odds of an asteroid of dangerous dimensions striking the planet ... asteroids that can handily vaporize a ...
Astronomer says asteroid heading towards Earth is 'a country killer'
It is as wide as the wing span of a 747 and has a 1 in 83 chance of hitting the Earth when it arrives in 2032. David Moore of ...
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Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Such an impact could cause an explosion in the atmosphere, called an "airburst," or could cause an impact crater when it slams into the ground. This is enough to see asteroid 2024 YR4 leap to the ...
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Asteroid The Size Of Football Field Has Chance Of Hitting Earth In 8 Years
A colossal explosion in the sky ... It may sound apocalyptic, but a newly detected asteroid nearly the size of a football field now has a greater than one percent chance of colliding with Earth ...