Astronomers have detected an asteroid, 2024 YR4, that has a 1.3% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. According to David Rankin from the University of Arizona, this probability has increased recently, marking it as one of the highest risks from an asteroid of significant size. While such an impact could devastate a city, experts believe the more probable outcome is a near miss. The asteroid currently holds a three on the Torino Impact Hazard scale, prompting attention but not immediate alarm, as tracking and monitoring efforts continue.
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a 1.3 percent chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032, which could wipe out an entire city.
David Rankin noted that the odds have slightly increased, making it one of the highest probabilities of impact from a significantly sized rock.
Despite concerns, Rankin reassured the public that the most likely outcome remains a near miss, and efforts continue to track the asteroid's path.
Experts highlight this detection demonstrates improving global capabilities in tracking and possibly mitigating asteroid threats to Earth.
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