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Gamma-ray bursts, massive explosions on the other side of the galaxy, could end life on Earth, say planetary scientists.
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A spacecraft orbiting Venus has discovered an ozone layer high in the planet’s atmosphere.
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An asteroid splashdown in one of the Earth`s oceans could trigger a destructive chemical cycle.
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If a medium-sized asteroid were to land in the oceans, the Earth`s ozone layer could be at risk too.
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Water vapour and sea salt thrown up by asteroid impact could damage the protective ozone layer.
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According to UN scientists ozone layer could be back to full strength by middle of this century.
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The protective ozone layer in the earth`s upper atmosphere should largely be restored by mid century.
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