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Natural events such as supernovae or gamma-ray bursts can lead to mass extinctions, significantly altering the potential for life to thrive. Unfortunately, these events' unpredictability makes it challenging to accurately assess their impact on other solar systems. Nevertheless, their existence aggregates further complexity to the filters we encounter.
Earth's magnetic field, plate tectonics, and stable climate—factors nurtured by its unique position and conditions—contribute to the overall habitability of the planet. Each of these can be analyzed as a filter that must be surpassed in any potential candidates for life across the universe.