Do Gamma Rays get through earth's atmosphere?

Answer 1

Ultraviolet light travels through the earths atmosphere. Some is absorbed by ozone, which is especially prevalent in the stratosphere between 13 and 20 kilometers above sea level.
of course they do!

Answer 2

Gamma rays have always reached Earth since the birth of the solar system, however, thankfully, since our planet possess an atmosphere, the ozone layer have blocked the harmful rays like X-ray, gamma ray and UV light.

Answer 3

Some cosmic rays indeed can and do get through the atmosphere and reach ground level; they have been detectable underwater and in early experiments were even shown to penetrate about two inches of metal. The degree to which they penetrate depends on factors such as their energy and trajectory. However the atmosphere does provide significant protection, as does the Earth's magnetic field, such that, by the time they reach the ground they would present only a trivial health risk. Remembering that cosmic rays are particles and not electromagnetic radiation, the moment they enter the atmosphere they are highly prone to collision with air particles, which absorb the energy and create a secondary shower from the collisions, that may then in turn cause tertiary collisions with still other particles. Although these are still referred to as cosmic rays when detected they are often only collision products at ground level. Electronics employing miniaturization, such as modern microelectronics, can be prone to errors and damage from cosmic rays particularly at high altitudes or when leaving the atmosphere in spacecraft, and thus need to employ hardening techniques and methods to tolerate fault.

Answer 4

Yes. Some frequencies are absorbed or scattered, but many do get through.

Answer 5

Infrared rays are Electromagnetic waves so yes, it is possible for them to pass through the atmosphere. I do not think they cause any ill effects, however.

Answer 6

Some gamma rays do reach Earth's surface, but many are absorbed by the atmosphere. The atmosphere shields us from harmful gamma rays, protecting life on Earth from their damaging effects.

Answer 7

Yes, that is why you tan!

Answer 8

No