Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth in 2032, NASA's latest analysis determines
The 2024 YR4 asteroid, which is nearly the size of a football field, now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, according to the space agency's latest calculations. The Center for Near-Earth Object Studies previously projected a 3% chance of the asteroid striking our planet before lowering the chance to 0.28% last week.
The escalation makes this sizable space rock the most threatening ever forecasted to impact Earth, although the prospect for catastrophe remains relatively slim: the chance for a direct hit is now ...
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Mysterious Underground Blobs Are Reshaping Earth—And Their Impact May Be Bigger Than We ThoughtDeep beneath our feet, massive, mysterious structures are influencing the very foundation of our planet. Known as superplumes ...
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The Impact of Rare Earth Mining on the EnvironmentExploring the hidden costs of rare earth mining reveals a complex web of environmental challenges. 🌍 From habitat ...
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