Asteroid’s chances of striking Earth keep rising. Could it hit Oregon?

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An asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here’s why that is happening

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 hit a record high. Experts expect the risk percentage to fluctuate before likely dropping to zero. Here’s why.

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NASA again increases chances of 'city-killing' asteroid striking Earth

Space agencies have upped the chance once again that a "city-killing" asteroid will strike Earth in 2032. According to NASA and the European Space Agency, the asteroid known as YR4 currently has a roughly 3% chance of hitting Earth. The latest risk assessment is up from a 2.6% chance NASA gave the asteroid of striking Earth earlier this week, and a 1% chance both agencies gave the asteroid when it was initially spotted. While scientists still sa…

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Asteroid’s chances of striking Earth keep rising. Could it hit Oregon?

If you’re looking to the stars for a little respite from the doom and gloom, you might be looking in the wrong place.

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The asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with Earth with a probability of about three percent in 2032. Nevertheless, researchers of the Nasa warn of panic.

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NASA Increases Probability of Asteroid YR4 Hitting Earth in 2032

What Happens if Asteroid YR4 Hits Earth? Experts Weigh In

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The asteroid that was discovered in December last year is between 40 and 90 meters. Asteroid 2024 YR4 has reached a probability of impacting with Earth in 2032, of 2.8%, which is the largest recorded for a body above 30 meters, according to new data from the European Space Agency (ESA). The probability that asteroid 2024 YR4 might impact Earth in 2032 has laugh to 2.8%. This means that it has surpassed the chance of impact Briefly help by the mu…