planetary radiation belt
C35257
concept
A planetary radiation belt is a region of space surrounding a planet where charged particles, trapped by the planet’s magnetic field, form persistent zones of intense radiation.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| planetary magnetospheric feature | 1 |
| planetary radiation belt system | 1 |
| space plasma region | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
|
Van Allen
surface form:
Van Allen radiation belt
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| Io plasma torus | planetary magnetospheric feature |
| Earth’s radiation belts | planetary radiation belt system |