Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Cosmic 'City Killer' Eyeing Earth!
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has caught the public's attention with its 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth by December 22, 2032. With a size between 130 to 300 feet, and an impact strength of 8 megaton TNT, this celestial body could cause city-level destruction if it collides with our planet. But don't panic yet! While current calculations give it a slight probability of impact, astronomers are constantly monitoring and refining its trajectory. Most importantly, it serves as a reminder to ramp up our planetary defense efforts.
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