Top 10 Most Dangerous Asteroids That Could Threaten Earth 

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Initially sparking concern due to its close approach in 2004 and potential impact threat in 2029 or 2036, Apophis remains one of the most closely monitored asteroids due to its size and trajectory.

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Apophis (2004 MN4)

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This asteroid, the target of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, has a small chance of impacting Earth late in the 22nd century, making it a significant focus of study.

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Bennu (101955 Bennu)

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Despite previous concerns about its impact probability, further observations have reduced the risk to effectively zero.

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2007 VK184

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With a diameter of about 1.1 kilometers, 1950 DA presents a small but non-negligible risk of impact in the distant future, prompting ongoing monitoring efforts.

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1950 DA

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Initially classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid, ongoing observations have since ruled out any significant risk of impact in the foreseeable future.

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2004 VD17

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This asteroid briefly garnered attention for its potential impact in 2185, though subsequent observations have downgraded its threat level.

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2009 FD

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While previously listed on NASA's Sentry Risk Table, ongoing monitoring has revealed no significant risk of impact in the near future.

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2008 HS3

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Despite initial concern about its potential impact in 2095, continued observations have reduced the risk to effectively zero.

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2010 RF12

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This asteroid made a close approach to Earth in 2017, highlighting the importance of tracking and monitoring even smaller near-Earth objects.

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2012 TC4

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Apart from Bennu's potential impact threat mentioned earlier, 1999 RQ36 gained attention for its association with the OSIRIS-REx mission.

1999 RQ36 (101955 Bennu)

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