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Terrestrial radiation refers to heat emitted from the earth's atmosphere and surface.

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Terrestrial radiation refers to long-wave electromagnetic radiation in the form of heat emitted from the Earth's surface and atmosphere. The Earth emits terrestrial radiation all the time.

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