Third Van Allen Belt Discovered - NASA Probes

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NASA's Van Allen probes have identified a temporary third radiation belt surrounding Earth, which appeared and then vanished. This discovery highlights the dynamic nature of the existing Van Allen belts, known for their fluctuations in response to solar activity. The findings were reported in multiple sources, including NASA and Space.com, emphasizing the significance of this unexpected phenomenon. The article includes a NASA video and additional informational links for further exploration. This discovery marks an important advancement in understanding Earth's radiation environment.
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http://www.space.com/20004-earth-radiation-belt-discovery.html
Article includes short NASA video and informational links.

A third, albeit temporary radiation belt is discovered.
The Van Allen belts, the "first major discovery of the space age", shrink and swell in response to the sun's energy, according to NASA.

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Thats a better link than te one I posted love the pics as well. Thanks for that
 

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