Shocking 3937-foot asteroid threat looming! NASA clocks speed at fiery 63185kmph

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NASA has warned about a gigantic potentially hazardous space rock that is speeding at a blistering speed towards Earth. 

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A giant 470-foot asteroid just buzzed past Earth yesterday. It came very close to our planet. 

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But the danger is not over yet! Another gigantic asteroid is getting a little too close to Earth for comfort next week.

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According to NASA's CNEOS data, this upcoming asteroid dubbed Asteroid 2012 KY3 is travelling at a blistering speed of 63185 kmph.

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What makes it concerning is its mammoth size which is expected to be up to 3937-foot.

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Not just that, it will come as close as 2.97 million miles to Earth. 

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This asteroid has been flagged as potentially hazardous by NASA! 

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As per NASA’s JPL, any near-Earth asteroid is known as a potentially hazardous object which approaches within 4.6 million miles of Earth. 

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It should also have a size larger than about 150 meters (around 492-foot).

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Asteroid 2012 KY3 fulfils both criteria to be considered as a potentially hazardous asteroid. 

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A small deviation in its orbit can lead to catastrophic consequences for Earth. And that’s why asteroid 2012 KY3 poses a great risk.