An asteroid named 2024 YR4 has a 2.1% chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032, with potential impact zones identified across multiple continents. If an impact occurs, it could cause a massive explosion.

A chilling visualisation shows what might happen if an asteroid hits Earth in 2032, as scientists fear. Discovered in December, Asteroid 2024 YR4 is being closely monitored due to its potential to impact our planet.

Scientists recently doubled the chances that Asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit Earth in 2032. While earlier estimates said the chance of the giant space rock- roughly the size of Big Ben- had around a one per cent chance of collision with our planet,