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Danger Zone [1]

This artist's concept shows a cutaway view of the Van Allen radiation belts, which are wide zones that trap charged particles from the Sun. The particles can damage spacecraft or people that transit the belts, so scientists study them carefully to more accurately assess the hazard. [NASA/GSFC/Scientific Visualization Studio]

Van Allen Belts
artist's concept of van allen radiation belts
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