Forscher beobachten den Asteroiden 2024 YR4 seit Wochen. Neue Daten legen nun ein erhöhtes Einschlagrisiko für die Erde nahe. Die Folgen wären verheerend. Doch Experten sehen keinen Grund zur Panik.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been identified as the most dangerous asteroid observed, with a 3.1% risk of impacting Earth in 2032, according to NASA. Initially estimated at 1%, the probability has increased with new data. Discovered in December by a Chilean telescope, the asteroid could release energy equivalent to 8 million tons of TNT, destroying everything within a few kilometers. Experts note the probability may rise further before likely dropping to zero as more data emerges. Currently rated a 3 on the Torino Scale, it is under observation.
