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Inspired by: scientists/researchers » Earth biosphere damaged by Gamma-ray bursts

version: 2 / updated: 2010-12-07
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Originally submitted by: Aharon Hauptman
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"Gamma-Ray Bursts Could Halt Photosynthesis" http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/07/grb-photosynthesis-shutdown/

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Earth biosphere damaged by Gamma-ray bursts

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Gamma-ray bursts originating thousands of light-years away cause serious damage to the earth biosphere, including shutting down photosynthesis in the oceans at depths of up to 260 feet. Gamma-ray bursts are linked to mass extinctions on Earth in the far past. They carry energies equivalent to billions of nuclear bombs going off at once.

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Space, Gamma rays, life, extinctions, biosphere, photosynthesis

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Gamma-ray bursts originating thousands of light-years away cause serious damage to the earth biosphere, including shutting down photosynthesis in the oceans at depths of up to 260 feet. Gamma-ray bursts are linked to mass extinctions in the past.

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