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Subject: There is a probability of <an event> happening <----- Extremely rare
 , (navi-esque)
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 >>>    which is the stronger statement:

-There is a possibility of <an event> happening
-There is a probability of <an event> happening   <----- Extremely rare
                                                             (navi-esque)


if something is probable...  you usu. qualify it ...
                  e.g.
                       more than 1/3 probability that......
                       more probable than not that....


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For example:

"There is a possibility of rain tomorrow" is vague and doesn't provide 
any specific information about the chances of rain.

"There is a 70% probability of rain tomorrow" is much more specific and 
informative, giving a clear indication of the likelihood.