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Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond - NPR
Imagine if scientists discovered a giant asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting the Earth in about 14 years — a space rock so big that it could not only take out a city but devastate a whole region.
What are the chances of Earth being hit by a big asteroid?
Earth lives in a shooting gallery, with small and large rocky bodies in abundance in our solar system. Are we in danger of ...
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Big increase in risk of 250,000 tonne asteroid hitting Earth - MSN
Discovered in December 2024, Asteroid 2024 YRY triggered global planetary defence procedures after calculations found it had a 1.3% chance of hitting earth on December 22, 2032.
NDTV4mon
NASA Says There's 3.1% Chance Of Asteroid Hitting Earth, New Simulation Shows Its Devastating Effect - NDTV.com
The probability of a "city-killer" asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just increased to 1 in 32, or 3.1%, according to NASA, and a chilling animation depicting the apocalyptic impact that the asteroid ...
Mashable5mon
NASA spotted a big asteroid that may hit Earth - Mashable
A NASA asteroid detection system discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, and found it has an over one percent chance of hitting Earth. Astronomers are watching closely.
The Providence Journal4mon
An asteroid might hit earth in 2032: What to know - The Providence Journal
Astronomers have spotted an asteroid with a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. The asteroid is estimated to be about 40-90 meters wide, big enough to cause local devastation but not ...
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Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond - OPB - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Imagine if scientists discovered a giant asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting the Earth in about 14 years — a space rock so big that it could not only take out a city but devastate a whole region.
WAMC1y
Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond | WAMC
Imagine if scientists discovered a giant asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting the Earth in about 14 years — a space rock so big that it could not only take out a city but devastate a whole region.
WUNC1y
Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond - WUNC
Imagine if scientists discovered a giant asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting the Earth in about 14 years — a space rock so big that it could not only take out a city but devastate a whole region.
WLRN1y
Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond - WLRN
Imagine if scientists discovered a giant asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting the Earth in about 14 years — a space rock so big that it could not only take out a city but devastate a whole ...
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KUOW - Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond - KUOW Public Radio
Imagine if scientists discovered a giant asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting the Earth in about 14 years — a space rock so big that it could not only take out a city but devastate a whole region.
WUFT1y
Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond - WUFT
Imagine if scientists discovered a giant asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting the Earth in about 14 years — a space rock so big that it could not only take out a city but devastate a whole ...