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Supernova

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A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs when a star has exhausted its fuel and its core collapses, causing a large amount of energy to be released.

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nova explosion blast outburst flare-up eruption burst blaze fireworks firecracker pyrotechnics fireball cataclysm disaster calamity tragedy catastrophe

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