system, poses a small but notable risk of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, with a 2% chance of collision according to current estimations.
• With a size estimated between 40 and 90 meters, the asteroid's impact could range from localized damage (shattered windows) to catastrophic destruction of a major city, depending on its final size and impact location; a 'risk corridor' includes parts of South Asia, including India.
• Currently, the asteroid is rated at 3 on the Torino Scale, indicating a 'close encounter meriting attention,' and while it is currently moving away from Earth, it will return to Earth's vicinity in 2028, necessitating continued monitoring.
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