The Earth's Aurora's

The Earth's Aurora's

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The video explains the Aurora Australis, a natural light display seen near the poles. It occurs when solar winds, composed of charged particles, interact with Earth's magnetic field and collide with atmospheric gases, emitting light. Different gases produce various colors, such as blue from nitrogen and red or green from oxygen. Solar storms intensify these displays.

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What are the Aurora Australis and where are they commonly seen?

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Explain how solar winds contribute to the formation of the Aurora Australis.

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What happens to gas molecules in the ionosphere when they collide with energized solar particles?

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Describe the relationship between different gases and the colors of light they emit.

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How do solar storms affect the displays of the Aurora Australis?

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