Cosmogenic radioisotopes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004726",
  "term": "Cosmogenic radioisotopes",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Radioactive isotopes produced in the Earth's atmosphere or crust by the interaction of cosmic rays with atomic nuclei. Examples include carbon-14, beryllium-7, and tritium, which are formed when cosmic ray particles collide with nitrogen and oxygen atoms. These isotopes are used as tracers in atmospheric studies, dating geological samples, and reconstructing past climate conditions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cosmogenic-radioisotopes/"
}