2022's Unprecedented Space Explosions Shake Earth's Atmosphere

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A recent study reveals that a supernova explosion 1.9 billion light-years away caused a temporary depletion of ozone molecules in Earth's upper atmosphere, including a measurable change in ionized particles. Although the effect lasted only a few minutes and was not considered serious, scientists warn that if a similar event occurred closer to Earth, it could have catastrophic consequences. The discovery highlights how even distant cosmic explosions can impact our atmosphere and serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding the ionosphere's response to cosmic phenomena for potential threats closer to home.
- A Supernova 'Destroyed' Some of Earth's Ozone for a Few Minutes in 2022 The New York Times
- Most Powerful Burst Of Gamma Rays Struck Earth, Disturbing Its Ionosphere IFLScience
- Blast from the past: gamma-ray burst strikes Earth from distant exploding star European Space Agency
- Record Space Explosion Was So Powerful It Shook Earth's Atmosphere ScienceAlert
- Brightest flash ever disturbed Earth's atmosphere last year Phys.org
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