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arabianights
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instead of the bipolar explosion
Drakkith said:We don't know yet.
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arabianights said:instead of the bipolar explosion
The Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) is a highly energetic explosion that occurs in distant galaxies. It is caused by the collapse of a massive star or the merger of two neutron stars. The explosion is highly focused in one direction because of the intense magnetic fields present in the collapsing star. These magnetic fields channel and accelerate the released energy in a jet-like fashion, resulting in a highly directional burst.
Yes, it is possible for a GRB to explode in multiple directions. However, this is rare and typically occurs when the GRB is located in a dense, gas-filled environment. The gas can cause the jet to break apart and explode in multiple directions. This type of explosion is known as a "cannonball" GRB and is not the norm for these events.
The Gamma Ray Burst travels at nearly the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. This incredible speed is what makes the GRB so dangerous and difficult to study. By the time we detect a GRB, it has already traveled millions of light-years and is no longer visible to the naked eye.
The Gamma Ray Burst stops exploding when it runs out of energy. The intense energy released during the explosion is only sustainable for a short period, typically a few seconds to a few minutes. Once the energy is depleted, the GRB fades away, leaving behind a remnant called a "gamma-ray burst afterglow."
It is highly unlikely for a Gamma Ray Burst to affect Earth. The GRB must be relatively close and pointed directly at Earth to have any significant impact. The closest known GRB to Earth occurred about 8,000 light-years away, and it did not have any noticeable effects on our planet. However, if a GRB did occur close enough and pointed at Earth, it could potentially cause damage to our atmosphere and disrupt electronic devices.