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NASA Reveals Odds of Civilization-Ending Asteroid Impact

Image courtesy of NASA shows an artist's concept of a broken-up asteroid. (REUTERS/NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout)
Image courtesy of NASA shows an artist's concept of a broken-up asteroid. (REUTERS/NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout)
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NASA Reveals Odds of Civilization-Ending Asteroid Impact

Image courtesy of NASA shows an artist's concept of a broken-up asteroid. (REUTERS/NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout)
Image courtesy of NASA shows an artist's concept of a broken-up asteroid. (REUTERS/NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout)

NASA has unveiled the probability of a civilization-ending asteroid impact, like the one that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

According to the Interesting Engineering website, the agency said the odds of a huge asteroid hitting Earth are almost negligible at 0.000001% per year.

A part of its Near Earth Object program, NASA is carrying out research on asteroids that may threaten our planet. Officials from the agency have set a schedule that explains the likelihood of an asteroid impact with Earth for the next 100 years.

Only massive asteroids can cross the Earth atmosphere and remain intact. Any space rock with a diameter of about 10 meters, will be destroyed in the Earth's atmosphere during thermal explosions, the Interesting Engineering reported.

According to NASA, a meteor punched a hole in a parking lot in 1992. Properties in Connecticut and an Alabama were also damaged by falling space rocks in this century. The probability of an asteroid capable of destroying a city striking Earth is 0.1% every year, NASA said.

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AlUla to Host First 'Instagram Creators Summit' in MENA

Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA
Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA
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AlUla to Host First 'Instagram Creators Summit' in MENA

Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA
Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is set to host the first-ever “Instagram Creators Summit” in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) next week.

The event will take place on April 20-22, organized by Meta in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, and in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Riyadh Air.

The groundbreaking summit is the first of its kind in the region and will bring together leading content creators from around the world. The agenda includes interactive panel discussions, keynote speeches, and conversations about the future of content creation, covering topics such as social media, artificial intelligence, and the evolving digital landscape.
These creators collectively reach over 231 million followers worldwide, highlighting the growing importance of influencer marketing in today’s travel destinations.
Interactive dialogues will allow participants to engage directly with Meta’s product managers, while open forums will encourage the sharing of expertise and the building of strong collaborations among creators.
This summit presents an exceptional opportunity to gain insights, connect with industry leaders, and stay at the forefront of the ever-changing digital scene.
AlUla will also showcase its unique vision of blending cultural heritage preservation with digital innovation through discussions on safeguarding cultural identity amid rapid digital transformation. AlUla continues to demonstrate its unique ability to evolve while remaining rooted in its past—a city renewed through time, where heritage and innovation progress together.
Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy, spanning over 200,000 years of human history and 7,000 years of continuous civilizations. Participants will also explore iconic archaeological landmarks such as Hegra, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia, AlUla Old Town, and Madrasat Addeera—a hub for crafts, culture, and creativity in the AlJadidah Arts District.