What are the radiation belts that originate from the solar wind called?

The Van Allen belts are located in the Earth's magnetic fields' inner area. They serve as a trap for highly energetic electrons and protons. Satellites, for example, are put at risk by the belts and need sufficient shielding for their delicate components if they spend considerable time in that zone. The belts were first detected by James Van Allen, hence their name.

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