NASA Announced Increased Chance of Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032. Internet Is Hilariously 'Rooting for the Asteroid'

Internet users reacted to news that the probability of a particular asteroid colliding with Earth in 2032 has gone from 1.6% to 1.9%. (Credit: PickPik)

NASA has updated its estimate of the likelihood that an asteroid could collide with Earth in 2032, raising the probability from 1.6% to 1.9%.

Despite the low probability of a collision, the news made an impact online, with X users sharing their dramatic takes on the potential doomsday scenario.