Learn English: Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Tiny Risk, Close Monitoring (hard)

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Tiny Risk, Close Monitoring

Scientists are closely tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, which poses a minimal but not entirely eliminated chance of impacting Earth in 2032.

The European Space Agency estimates a 1.3% probability of impact, prompting international collaboration and observation efforts.

While the risk is currently low, experts emphasize the need for continued monitoring and preparedness for potential space threats.

Though there's no immediate cause for alarm, the event highlights the critical importance of advanced asteroid detection and mitigation strategies.

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Original: BBC News (Science)

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#Asteroid #Space #UN #Planetary Defense #2024 YR4

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