It’s bought the innocuous title 2024 YR4, however this massive piece of rock may trigger "severe damage" if it hits a significant city or metropolis.
Scientists are warning that the massive asteroid may collide with the earth on 22 December 2032.
The odds of a critical strike are 1/67, however in astronomy phrases, that’s important.
Astronomer David Whitehouse informed Sky News authorities might must take measures to deflect the rock if it appears like a collision is probably going.
Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/scientists-monitoring-football-pitch-sized-asteroid-that-could-hit-earth-in-the-future-13299214
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