NASA has once again increased the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth, making it the highest-risk asteroid ever recorded. Initially given a 1.2% chance of impact, the odds rose to 2.3% just weeks later. Now, scientists warn that the likelihood has jumped to 3.1%, a significant shift that raises global concerns. What is Asteroid 2024 YR4? Asteroid 2024 … [Read more...] about NASA Upgrades Chances of Asteroid Hitting Earth in Seven Years – ‘Highest Risk Ever’
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Asteroid Apophis: A Slightly Increased Risk of Impact
The asteroid Apophis, often referred to as the "god of chaos," has been a subject of fascination and concern for astronomers. This potentially hazardous object has made close flybys of Earth in the past and is scheduled to do so again in the future. A Slight Increase in Impact Risk Recent research has revealed that the probability of Apophis colliding with Earth in 2029 … [Read more...] about Asteroid Apophis: A Slightly Increased Risk of Impact