NASA Updates Risk Assessment for Asteroid 2024 YR4's Potential Earth Impact
NASA has updated the risk assessment for asteroid 2024 YR4, estimating a 3.1% chance of Earth impact in 2032. The 'city killer' asteroid could release energy equivalent to 7.7 megatonnes of TNT, posing significant local destruction risks. Continuous monitoring and data collection are underway to refine predictions and mitigation strategies.