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Here Are Our Defense Options Against Potential 'City Killer' Asteroid Impact


There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years.

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Whether for this particular "city killer" asteroid, or other, or just having a look, this is a pretty interesting tool. The link will load to track 2024 YR4, at a short time before it reaches its closest distance to earth.