Space-weather phenomenon

Magnetosphere

The region around a planet dominated by its magnetic field, which deflects the solar wind and traps charged particles. Earth's magnetosphere shields the surface from most space radiation.

Environment & effects

Related:Earth Solar Wind

Knowledge connections

Associated withEarth
Associated withSolar Wind
Associated withVan Allen Radiation Belts
Associated withPlasma Environment
Associated withMagnetospheric Shielding

Sources

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NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
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