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How do gamma ray bursts affect earth?

Answer 1

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Gamma ray bursts are so strong and effective bursts that are seen in other galaxies.They last from milliseconds to many centuries.They can lead to the death of several species of living organisms due to the high levels of radiations emitted by the Gamma bursts.

But,the chances of a Gamma ray burst is very minimum

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Answer 2

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Gamma-ray bursts are extremely energetic explosions that occur in distant galaxies. They are typically caused by supernovae or the collision of neutron stars. While gamma-ray bursts are incredibly powerful, they are also very far away, so they do not pose a direct threat to Earth. However, if a gamma-ray burst were to occur within our own galaxy and were pointed directly at Earth, it could potentially strip away a significant portion of the Earth's ozone layer, leading to increased levels of ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface, which could have serious implications for life on Earth.

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