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Which term refers to a natural light show caused by the effects of solar winds in the earth's atmosphere?
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∙ 14y ago
The Aurora.
In the northern hemisphere it is named 'The Aurora Borealis' ( Latin for Northern Lights)
In the Southern Hemisphere it is named ' Tha Aurora Australis'. ( Latin for Southern Lights).
lenpollock
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∙ 14y agoThat display is called the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.
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color
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Earths position in the atmosphere?
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earthquakes
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Adaptive Optics/AO.
What causes the pressure of the atmosphere?
Atmospheric pressure is caused by the force of the air above the earths surface. It is measured by the point in which the air meets the atmosphere.
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greenhouse effect
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Global warming.
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