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hanoz on Jan 29, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: Gamma-ray bursts are a threat to life

How useful a barrier is the earth itself for the initial burst? Would there be any benefit in arranging to be on the opposite side of it for the duration?

Udo on Jan 29, 2015 [–]

If it's an exceptionally strong burst, yes. If it's not (which is very likely), there is no need.

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