From: The Event Horizon: The Mysterious Boundary of Black Holes
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Inside the event horizon lies the singularity, where gravity crushes matter to infinite density.

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The event horizon conceals the singularity, a point where the known laws of physics break down. Here, matter is compressed infinitely, and space-time itself curves without limit. Because the event horizon hides this singularity from view, it prevents the singularity’s extreme effects from disturbing the observable universe. This shield makes the event horizon a vital concept in black hole physics, preserving cosmic order despite the singularity’s mysterious nature.

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