Radiation belts

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008296",
  "term": "Radiation belts",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Regions of energetic charged particles, primarily protons and electrons, trapped by the Earth's magnetic field. These belts, known as the Van Allen belts, extend from a few hundred to many thousands of kilometers above the Earth's surface. They pose a hazard to spacecraft and astronauts.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Van Allen radiation belts"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radiation-belts/"
}