A Supernova at 50 PC: Effects on the Earth’s Atmosphere and Biota
A. Melott, B. Thomas, M. Kachelriess, D. Semikoz, A. Overholt
This paper investigates the effects of nearby supernovae on Earth's atmosphere and biota, finding significant increases in cosmic ray flux and ionization under certain magnetic field conditions.
bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2017Paleontology