Pacific Ocean Anomaly Suggests Nearby Supernova

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Pacific Ocean Anomaly Suggests Nearby Supernova
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Scientists have found a mysterious spike in beryllium-10 in Pacific Ocean sediments dating back 9-12 million years, which may be linked to a nearby supernova explosion, supported by star cluster data suggesting a high probability of a supernova within 326 light-years of Earth during that period.

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