Concept information

radiation > cosmic radiation

Preferred term

cosmic radiation  

Definition

  • Radiations consisting of atomic nuclei, especially protons, of very high energy that reach the earth from outer space. Some cosmic radiations are very energetic and are able to penetrate a mile or more into the Earth.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1814

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