NASA changes the risk of a "city killer" asteroid impacting Earth

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An asteroid large enough to potentially devastate a city is now deemed significantly less likely to collide with Earth in 2032, based on the latest data from NASA.In recent weeks, the space agency had been raising concerns about asteroid 2024 YR4, with the probability of impact peaking on February 18 at 1 in 32, or 3.1%.

However, on February 19, NASA dramatically reduced the odds to 1.5%.As astronomers continue to monitor YR4's trajectory, these figures may fluctuate.

Experts anticipate that the likelihood of a collision will eventually drop to 0% once the asteroid's path is accurately confirmed.Asteroid 2024 YR4, about 180 feet (55 metres) wide, poses a notable yet manageable threat to Earth.

In the event of a collision, YR4 could unleash around 8 megatons of energy, which is over 500 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.