Definition: A radiation belt refers to a layer of charged and energetic particles which is held by the planet’s magnetic field around the planet. The Van Allen belt specifically refers to the ...

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The planet is home to gigantic polar cyclones bigger than Australia, fierce jet streams, the most volcanic body in our solar system, the most powerful aurora, and the harshest radiation belts,” said ...