A 100-meter wide asteroid discovered in 2024 has a 1.3% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Despite the low probability of impact, global defense agencies have heightened their monitoring efforts.
An asteroid that is 100 meters wide showed the possibility of colliding with Earth in 2032 before Christmas, due to which several global planetary defence agencies were triggered. The asteroid was spotted in December 2024 by an automated telescope in Chile. An impact list was made by the US and European space agencies and placed this asteroid at the top of the list.
According to reports, the asteroid has a 1.3 percent chance to hit the Earth. It is most likely to pass Earth without any damage, and it is being said by a professor of planetary astronomy. The Torino impact hazard scale is used for categorising the risk of colliding asteroids and comets near Earth objects (NEO). The scale uses an integer rating from 0 to 10 and was developed in 1999 in Turin, Italy. Zero means there will be negligible collision chances, whereas tension means very high chances of collision with global catastrophic consequences.
So, according to the Torino impact hazard scale, this asteroid is placed at three, as it has high chances to hit Earth as compared to other objects tracked by NASA and other space agencies.The two global asteroid response groups were activated; they are the International Asteroid Warning Network and the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group. Both groups started observing asteroids to reduce uncertainties. Astronomers are looking to find out more details about the asteroid before it fades from view.
Trump Slaps Massive Tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada
A bold trade offensive is launched by President Trump; substantial tariffs on three of the United States largest trading partners. 25% tariffs on imports from two North American allies, which include Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tax on Chinese goods. Focusing on what Trump describes about economic concern and national security. “You see the power of the tariff,” Trump told reporters. ” Nobody can compete with us because we have by far the biggest piggy bank.
Trump’s new tariff will impact US consumers by increasing prices across multiple sectors, and this increase in tariffs will lead to substantial economic consequences. Price increases could be expected by consumers in several essential categories like food, electronics, and clothing. Dramatic price increases could be seen in some specific categories like toys, furniture, sneakers, and avocados. According to the republic's president, this action will not worsen inflation, could destabilise the worldwide economy, or provoke a voter backlash. It can be assumed that lower-income families will be affected in a disproportionate manner, as they used to spend a major part of their income on physical goods subject to tariffs.
Significant disruption could be experienced by critical sectors like automotive oil and agriculture. Families earning less would be more vulnerable as tariffs will significantly affect them with a great impact on food prices. Tariffs on food and clothing will have a substantial effect on poor and low-income families. Several strategic approaches could be implemented by low-income households, like eggs instead of protein, which could be purchased as an affordable protein. Instead of bread, they can shift to cheaper staple food like maize meal. Shopping in bulk during sales can minimise their expenses.
