Fire on Exoplanets - Exploring the Relationship Between Life and Combustion

Explore the fascinating connection between fire and life in this 39-minute AGU video. Delve into the origins of combustible materials, the role of oxygen in fire, and the possibility of fire existing on other planets. Join astrobiologist Antígona Segura Peralta from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México as she discusses the potential for fire on exoplanets and alternative hot-and-glowing phenomena that could exist in extraterrestrial environments. Discover how volcanic lightning on early Mars might have contributed to the origin of Martian life and gain insights into the unique conditions that make Earth special. Learn about the latest advancements in astrobiology and the ongoing quest to understand the potential for life on other worlds.

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