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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 10 meters has a greater than 1 percent chance of striking Earth within the next 20 years. The risk of 2024 YR4 meets this threshold.
New NASA imagery shows large asteroid that could impact Earth in 2032
A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small, but significant, chance of impacting planet Earth in seven years.
Here’s What Would Happen If Asteroid Bennu Hit Earth
Although the chances of impact are slim, Bennu is still one of the most potentially hazardous known asteroids in our solar system, and we need to be prepared for what could come. A first-of-its-kind study simulated the planet-wide damage that would be caused by Bennu’s unlikely impact,
NASA makes emergency decision on huge asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
Astronomers have been given access to the James Webb Space Telescope to assess the threat posed by asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a one-in-43 chance of hitting Earth in 2032
China, NASA gear up to stop ‘highest-risk’ asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
This dangerous asteroid will be the target of observations by the James Webb Space Telescope. Astronomers will use the powerful telescope to gain insights into the asteroid’s si
Asteroid impact simulation reveals climate and ecological disruptions
A new climate modeling study published in the journal Science Advances by researchers from the IBS Center for Climate Physics ...
Asteroid impact would drastically change the world in ways we didn't even expect, scientists say
Asteroid impact would drastically change the world in ways we didn't even expect, scientists say - World could be plunged ...
Asteroid Impact Modeling Reveals a Chilling Future – and a Surprising Ocean Rebound
What would happen if a 500-meter asteroid hit Earth? Scientists at the IBS Center for Climate Physics modeled the aftermath, ...
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How a small asteroid impact would change life on modern-day Earth
An asteroid strike could cool the planet's climate, harm crops, and disrupt food supply, but it may also increase plankton ...
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Terrifying simulation reveals exactly what will happen if asteroid Bennu crashes into Earth in 2182
While the chances of an impact are slim, a terrifying new simulation has revealed exactly what would happen if this deadly asteroid crashed into Earth. Researchers found that, in addition to a ...
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What to Know About the Newly Discovered Asteroid That Could Impact Earth
Current data shows 2024 YR4 is the only known large asteroid with an impact probability above 1%. NASA reminds people that ...
Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?
Astronomers are closely monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4 as it heads towards Earth. Should we be worried about it? Here's what ...
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In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth
In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" ...