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Record 1 2022-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Space Physics
CONT

Supershells, also called superbubbles, are large cavities hundreds of light-years across containing hot gas atoms. The gaseous material in supershells, carved out by supernovae and stellar winds, is blown against surrounding interstellar medium as it is less dense than the medium.

Key term(s)
  • super bubble
  • super shell

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Physique spatiale
Key term(s)
  • super bulle

Spanish

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