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| − | '''Cosmic radiation''' is created in deep space by strong electric and magnetic processes, stripping atoms down to the core and accelerating them to high velocities. Those high energetic particles reach the surface of [[Mars]] due to the very thin [[atmosphere]]. Like every other | + | '''Cosmic radiation''' is created in deep space by strong electric and magnetic processes, stripping atoms down to the core and accelerating them to high velocities. Those high energetic particles reach the surface of [[Mars]] due to the very thin [[atmosphere]]. Like every other ionizing [[radiation]] it causes damage to material and health. |
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Revision as of 11:00, 5 February 2013
Cosmic radiation is created in deep space by strong electric and magnetic processes, stripping atoms down to the core and accelerating them to high velocities. Those high energetic particles reach the surface of Mars due to the very thin atmosphere. Like every other ionizing radiation it causes damage to material and health.
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