Nasa has identified an asteroid, 2024 YR4, with a 3.1 percent chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. The asteroid measures between 130 and 300 feet wide, traveling at high velocities. If it impacts, it could cause significant destruction. Experts assure there is no immediate alarm as monitoring and possible intervention efforts continue.
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