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Van Allen Belts
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Summary
The
Van Allen Belts
are two layers of
Charged Particles
, primarily electrons and protons, trapped by
Earth's Magnetic Field
, extending from about 1,000 to 60,000 kilometers above the
Planet's Surface
. These belts play a crucial role in
Space weather phenomena
and pose significant
Radiation Hazards
to satellites and astronauts in space.
Concepts
Magnetosphere
Radiation Belts
Space Weather
Charged Particles
Earth's Magnetic Field
Cosmic Rays
Satellite Radiation Protection
Geomagnetic Storms
Solar Wind Interaction
Plasma Physics
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Solar Physics 67%
Geophysics 33%
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