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How does Aurora borealis affect the earth?
the Aurora Borealis is an side effect of a solar storm, it does not directly affect the earth. (I'm a astronomy student)
Is the Aurora Borealis real?
Yes, the Auroras Borealis and Australis are real colored light displays in the sky, caused by solar storm particles colliding with atoms of oxygen and nitrogen in the upper atmosphere.
What are the Effects of a solar storm?
One effect is the aurora borealis or Northern lights which are very beautiful this time of year. High electro magnetic activity.
How do Aurora borealis effect earth?
Aurora itself doesn't affect earth, but solar-storm is known to break satellites and interrupt radio waves and other electrical devices. Our magnetic field does great job for taking care of earth and protect it from solar-winds :).
When was the Aurora Borealis last seen in UK?
The Aurora Borealis has not been seen in the UK since 2005. However now (2010) we are moving into a time of increased solar storm activity, so there will be more displays of the Northern and Southern Auroras in the next few years. Chances of seeing them in the UK are about 10%. See the video at the attached link
From where can you see the Aurora Borealis?
The aurora borealis, usually called the northern lights are easiest to see if you are inside the arctic circle. So you would have to go to places such as northern Scandinavia or north Canada to see them. However if there is a strong solar storm they become visible further south. You can usually see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) from any Polar region. There are also the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) which can be seen from southern regions. They show in Alaska. You can ocasionally see them from northern US like I did last night
What could you infer about solar activity if you spotted an aurora that lasted several nights?
A solar storm is in progress.
When was the biggest solar storm?
The solar storm in September 1859 is the biggest one on record. It short-circuited telegraph wires across Europe and North America giving electric shocks to telegraph operators and starting fires. The Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, caused by that solar storm was visible in Rome. It is normally only seen close to the Arctic Circle. Another solar storm in 1989 knocked Quebec's whole power system offline and caused billions of dollars damage. Another in 1994 disrupted communication satellites and TV and radio broadcasts worldwide. The next cycle of solar storms is due at the end of 2012.
What is cause and effect of storm?
The cause of a storm is solar heating, the effect of a storm is to dissipate and distribute that heat round the planets biosphere.
Is it possible to forecast an aurora borealis?
We can't forecast auroras with any precision, but if you visit SpaceWeather.com, you'll see when the conditions are especially good for one. For example, if a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun strikes the Earth, auroras are quite likely, even if we cannot predict exactly WHERE they will be visible.However, auroras also sometimes appear even when we don't expect them, when no solar storm is in progress.
What are the release dates for Storm Stories - 2003 Aurora Tornado?
Storm Stories - 2003 Aurora Tornado was released on: USA: 6 April 2010
Can you prevent a solar storm from happeneing?
No. There is not way we can stop or influence a solar storm.
