NASA: Potentially hazardous asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower will pass close to Earth in December

The video discusses the asteroid 4660 Nurius, which is comparable in size to the Eiffel Tower, and its trajectory towards Earth. It is expected to pass by Earth on December 11th at a distance of 2.4 million miles. Despite this distance, it is classified as potentially hazardous due to its size and proximity to Earth. A slight deviation in its orbit could lead to a collision, causing significant regional damage. A closer encounter is anticipated in 2060, when the asteroid will pass within 740,500 miles of Earth on Valentine's Day.

What could potentially happen if the asteroid were to collide with Earth?

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What is the significance of the year 2060 in relation to asteroid 4660 Nurius?

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