What Supernova Distance Would Trigger Mass Extinction?
How close is too close for supernova explosions?
What Supernova Distance Would Trigger Mass Extinction? PBS Space Time
The deaths of massive stars results in one of the most beautiful and violent events in the universe: the supernova. But if these explosions occur too close to Earth their radiation can impact life and even trigger mass extinctions.
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PBS Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth. Host Matt O'Dowd breaks down both the basic and incredibly complex sides of space and time.
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