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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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