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How does radioactivity shape Earth's geology?

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Radioactivity occurs when unstable atomic nuclei release particles or radiation.

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Some atoms are unstable and transform themselves by releasing invisible energy.

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Different types of radioactive decay change atoms by altering the number of protons or neutrons inside the nucleus.

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Radioactivity plays a role in medicine, energy production, geology, and the natural evolution of stars and planets.

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