Minima in phase space density and how they relate to the multi-MeV electron radiation belt depletions

The Earth's radiation belts include electrons over a wide energy range. The dynamics of electrons can differ significantly, depending on the energy. In comparison to ~MeV energies, multi-MeV electrons are less predictable during geomagnetic storms [1], as their population can be depleted, enhanced, or remain unchanged, with nearly equal probability [2]. The depletion of electrons can be reversible...