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Odds of a Tunguska-Scale Impact in 2032 Just Doubled

At the end of 2024, astronomers detected an asteroid in the night sky.

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As of yesterday the odds that the asteroid "2024 YR4" will impact Earth have increased to 1 in 42. The asteroid is estimated at 130 to 330 feet long, and would impact on December 22nd, 2032. The risk corridor crosses parts of India, sub-Saharan Africa, the Atlantic Ocean and Northern South America.

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