9 Countries Facing the Highest Risk from an Asteroid Strike in 2032

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8Ecuador

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

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