Mumbai's Risk from 'City Killer' Asteroid Explained

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-21T14:54:52.060866+05:30

- Asteroid 2024 YR4, dubbed 'city killer', has a 1.5% chance of hitting Earth in December 2032. - The potential impact corridor stretches from the eastern Pacific to South Asia, affecting cities like Mumbai. - The asteroid is 130 to 300 feet wide, comparable to a large office building. - NASA and other space agencies are closely tracking its trajectory and size using advanced telescopes. - Despite the current risk, scientists believe the chance of impact will diminish to zero in the coming years. Source: [NDTV](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/why-mumbai-is-being-linked-to-city-killer-asteroid-all-you-need-to-know-7759397)

Asteroid 2024 YR4, dubbed 'city killer', has a 1.5% chance of hitting Earth in December 2032.
The potential impact corridor stretches from the eastern Pacific to South Asia, affecting cities like Mumbai.
The asteroid is 130 to 300 feet wide, comparable to a large office building.
NASA and other space agencies are closely tracking its trajectory and size using advanced telescopes.
Despite the current risk, scientists believe the chance of impact will diminish to zero in the coming years.

Source: NDTV