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The magnetosphere is the region around a planet dominated by the planet's magnetic field. It protects the planet from solar wind and cosmic radiation.
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Solar Wind: A stream of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun.
Geomagnetic Storm: A temporary disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere caused by solar wind shock waves.
Van Allen Radiation Belts: Two layers of charged particles surrounding Earth trapped by its magnetic field.