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Particles from the sun enter the ionosphere near the north pole where they strike oxygen and nitrogen atoms which causes them to glow this event is called?
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The Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights.
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What is it called when particles from the sun strike atoms in the ionosphere near the poles?
The described activity causes the generation of the Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis.
In which layer of the atmosphere do the Auroras occur?
In the upper mesosphere and the lower thermosphere, gas particles become electrically charged. Because these charged particles are called ions, this part of the thermosphere is called the ionosphere. In polar regions these ions radiate energy as shimmering lights called auroras, usually in latitudes above 50 degrees. The Aurora Borealis and its southern counterpart the Aurora Australis are formed high in the atmosphere in the ionosphere, which is sometimes considered as part of the thermosphere, the outermost actual atmosphere. Above this layer, the exosphere has so few molecules that they can escape into space. For more information visit the question "What causes the Aurora Borealis?"
What causes auroras on the moon?
The moon has no atmosphere, so it has no auroras. Auroras need oxygen and nitrogen atoms to emit light when they are ionized when struck by solar wind particles.
Where and why do auroras occur in earth's atmosphere?
Where: It occurs in the Thermosphere.Why: In the thermosphere, temperature increases steadily as altitude increases because nitrogen and oxygen atoms absorb solar radiation, and so in the ionosphere (the lower region of thermosphere at the altitude of 80 - 400 km) solar radiation that is absorbed by atmospheric gases causes the atoms of gas molecules to lose electrons and to produce ions and free electrons. Interaction between solar radiation and the ionosphere causes the phenomena known as auroras.
Which element in your atmosphere causes scatter of light?
nitrogen
What is it called when particles from the sun strike atoms in the ionosphere near the poles?
The described activity causes the generation of the Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis.
In which layer of the atmosphere are the ionized particles that causes the aurora borealis?
Thermosphere, to be specific Ionosphere.
How can solar flares disrupt radio and satellite communications and power grids?
Charged particles from the sun can disrupt the Earth's magnetic field. This causes electromagnetic induction, producing abnormal currents in power grids, possibly destroying electronic equipment. Radio communications rely on the ionosphere which reflects radiowaves. Particles can enter the ionosphere and disrupt these radio communications.
In which layer of the atmosphere do the Auroras occur?
In the upper mesosphere and the lower thermosphere, gas particles become electrically charged. Because these charged particles are called ions, this part of the thermosphere is called the ionosphere. In polar regions these ions radiate energy as shimmering lights called auroras, usually in latitudes above 50 degrees. The Aurora Borealis and its southern counterpart the Aurora Australis are formed high in the atmosphere in the ionosphere, which is sometimes considered as part of the thermosphere, the outermost actual atmosphere. Above this layer, the exosphere has so few molecules that they can escape into space. For more information visit the question "What causes the Aurora Borealis?"
What is it called when the particles of an object start to move faster and causes it to grow?
Thermal expansion
What causes borealis?
An Aurora Australis or an Aurora Borealis occurs when streams of particles from the sun's solar winds hit the earth's atmosphere at an angle (as can only happen at the poles). These particles interact with the edges of the earth's magnetic field and when they collide with the gases in the ionosphere, the particles glow creating curtains of blue, green and magenta. An aurora is sometimes accompanied by a crackling sound.
What process causes nitrogen to be released as a gas?
Atmosphere causes 78% nitrogen to be released as a gas
What causes auroras on the moon?
The moon has no atmosphere, so it has no auroras. Auroras need oxygen and nitrogen atoms to emit light when they are ionized when struck by solar wind particles.
What are the particles called Radioactive elements release energy?
Nucleus that causes a neutron to change into a proton is called a beta particle.
Where and why do auroras occur in earth's atmosphere?
Where: It occurs in the Thermosphere.Why: In the thermosphere, temperature increases steadily as altitude increases because nitrogen and oxygen atoms absorb solar radiation, and so in the ionosphere (the lower region of thermosphere at the altitude of 80 - 400 km) solar radiation that is absorbed by atmospheric gases causes the atoms of gas molecules to lose electrons and to produce ions and free electrons. Interaction between solar radiation and the ionosphere causes the phenomena known as auroras.
What causes particles to slow down and contract?
what causes particles to slow down and contract
What causes particles to settle the most?
Greater density causes particles to settle faster.
