Cosmic rays

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004724",
  "term": "Cosmic rays",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "High-energy particles, primarily protons and atomic nuclei, that originate from sources outside our solar system, such as supernovae. These particles travel across space at speeds approaching that of light. When they collide with molecules in Earth's atmosphere, they generate a shower of secondary particles that can be detected at the surface.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cosmic radiation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cosmic-rays/"
}