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Not really. The fallout can be a significant danger, depending on the bomb size and design. However, it's much easier to survive than the initial blast, in general. It can be a substantial problem for survivors, but the blast will kill far more.

The main reason the explosions aren't comparable is because this meteor exploded far higher than a nuclear bomb would detonate. By the time the blast reached the ground, the energy had been spread out over a large area. If it had exploded at a typical nuclear bomb detonation height (say, 1km or so), the destruction would have been comparable, although survivors wouldn't have to worry about finding shelter from fallout.



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