 
The Van Allen Belt
 "The
Van Allen Belt," a layer caused by the magnetic field of the
Earth, also serves as a shield against the harmful radiation
that threatens our planet. This radiation, which is constantly
emitted by the Sun and other stars, is deadly to living things.
If the Van Allen belt did not exist, the massive outbursts
of energy called solar flares that frequently occur in the
Sun would destroy all life on Earth.
The energy transmitted in just one of these bursts detected in recent years
was calculated to be equivalent to 100 billion atomic bombs
similar to the one dropped on Hiroshima. Fifty-eight hours
after the burst, it was observed that the magnetic needles
of compasses displayed unusual movement and 155 miles above
the earth's atmosphere, the temperature suddenly increased
to 4532 degrees Fahrenheit.
In short, a perfect system is at work high above the Earth. It surrounds our
world and protects it against external threats. Scientists
only learned about it recently, yet centuries ago, God informed
us in the Qur'an of the world's atmosphere functioning as
a protective shield.
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