Radioactivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008342",
  "term": "Radioactivity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The spontaneous emission of radiation from the nucleus of an unstable atom, resulting in its transformation into a different atomic nucleus. This process releases energy in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, or other subatomic particles. Naturally occurring radioactivity in the atmosphere primarily originates from radon gas and cosmic rays.",
  "see_also": [
    "half-life"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radioactivity/"
}