These 9 Countries Face the Highest Risk from a Potential Asteroid Strike in 2032

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Another South American nation in the crosshairs is Ecuador. As home to the Galápagos Islands and a diverse range of ecosystems, an asteroid impact could cause catastrophic environmental damage.

If the asteroid were to strike near Quito or Guayaquil, the economic and human toll would be immense. Given the country’s mountainous terrain, secondary hazards such as landslides and volcanic disturbances could worsen the impact.