Magnetism: Auroras

The video explains how Earth's magnetosphere protects it from solar wind, but some charged particles penetrate and are trapped in the Van Allen radiation belts. These particles can cause the atmosphere to glow, creating auroras, which are visible at the magnetic poles. Auroras at the North Pole are called aurora borealis, while those at the South Pole are called aurora australis.

What causes the atmosphere to glow near the Earth's poles?

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Differentiate between aurora borealis and aurora australis.

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