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Aurora at the South Pole are called aurora austalis, and are caused by the same solar magnetic phenomenon that creates aurora borealis.

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The Auroras forms where?

Auroras form in the Earth's upper atmosphere when charged particles from the Sun interact with the Earth's magnetic field. These particles collide with gas molecules, creating a beautiful light display known as the Aurora Borealis in the Northern Hemisphere and the Aurora Australis in the Southern Hemisphere.


How does an aurora develop?

The aurora borealis (northern lights) form when charged particles emitted from the sun during a solar flare penetrate the earth's magnetic shield and collide with atoms and molecules in our atmosphere. These collisions result in countless little bursts of light, called photons, which make up the aurora.


What are the northrn lights?

The northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are natural light displays that occur in the Earth's polar regions. They are caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, producing colorful and dynamic patterns in the night sky.


Which planet has frozen water at its south pole?

Mars has frozen water at its south pole in the form of polar ice caps made up of water and carbon dioxide ice.


Why do we see specific colors in the Aurora borealis?

The specific colors in the Aurora Borealis are primarily due to the interaction between charged particles from the solar wind and the Earth's atmosphere. When these particles collide with gases like oxygen and nitrogen at high altitudes, they excite these atoms, causing them to release energy in the form of light. Oxygen typically produces green and red hues, while nitrogen can create purples and blues, resulting in the stunning color display we observe in the auroras. The variations in color also depend on factors like altitude and the type of gas involved in the collisions.

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The Auroras forms where?

Auroras form in the Earth's upper atmosphere when charged particles from the Sun interact with the Earth's magnetic field. These particles collide with gas molecules, creating a beautiful light display known as the Aurora Borealis in the Northern Hemisphere and the Aurora Australis in the Southern Hemisphere.


What are northern light how do they form?

The Northern Lights are also called the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights is the effect of magnetic reactions. The Northern Lights are best seen in the North Pole and the South Pole. The sun gives off energy particles that is also called solar wind. The solar particles travel hundreds of miles in seconds. When the solar particles get close to earth they collide into the atmosphere and explodes. When millions of these explosions happen they create light. That light is called the Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis.


What is One form of water at the South Pole?

Ice is one form of frozen water at the South Pole.


Why are aurora borealis often seen in the northern latitudes of Canada?

It is because of the high altitude and usually clear skies since it is so close to the north pole. However, the Aurora Borealis is not seen every night. +++ It is not seen only from Alaska and Canada, and you mean latitude, not altitude. The A. Borealis (Northern Lights) is visible right round the world at high latitudes. Similarly with A. Australis (Southern Lights). The aurora are visible from high latitudes, North or South, because they form around the Earth's magnetic poles, which are fairly close to the axis Poles; not because the air is clear (although that will help!) They come and go depending on the vagaries of the streams of charged-particles emitted by the Sun, as their light is a result of the particles' reaction with the Earth's upper atmosphere and magnetic field.


Where and when do aurora borealis occur?

Where: At an altitude of about 80 kilometers, within about 20° of the north magnetic pole (which is in northern Canada) When: When photons are emitted form oxygen and nitrogen due to charged particles from the Sun that hit the upper atmosphere and excite those gases to higher energy levels.


Is the North Pole in danger?

yes it is now tell me of how south pole was form


How does an aurora develop?

The aurora borealis (northern lights) form when charged particles emitted from the sun during a solar flare penetrate the earth's magnetic shield and collide with atoms and molecules in our atmosphere. These collisions result in countless little bursts of light, called photons, which make up the aurora.


What is one form of frozen water in the South Pole?

The frozen water at the South Pole is fresh water ice.


How long does it take form the US to the south pole?

18 hours


What is the distance from California to South Pole?

If you could travel in a straight line form San Francisco, California to the South Pole, you would travel about 8,600 miles.


What are the northrn lights?

The northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are natural light displays that occur in the Earth's polar regions. They are caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, producing colorful and dynamic patterns in the night sky.


What shape do longitude lines form?

Longitude lines form semicircles that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, intersecting at the poles. They are also known as meridians.