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Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 7 years. Here’s what could happen — and what’s being done about it
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032.