The Skeptics Guide #902 - Oct 22 2022
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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What Would Happen if a Gamma Ray Burst Was Closer?
Radio transmissions in Earth's ionosphere were disrupted by an event 2.4 billion years ago. If such a gamma ray burst was closer, what would happen if we're a lot closer? The direct radiation blast and the lack of protection for years would cause mass extinctions.
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