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by Renuka Raut \| 25-11-2023 19:42 0
Aurora borealis: An aurora also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), its a natural light display earth sky mostly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky. What makes this happen? in the ionosphere, the ions of the solar wind collide with atoms of oxygen and nitrogen from earths atmosphere. The energy released during these collisions causes a colorful glowing halo around the poles an aurora. most auroras happen 97-1000 kilometers (60-620 miles) above earths surface. Does climate change impact auroras? Climate change can impact on aurora borealis, While the connection between climate change and the Northern Lights is not as direct as some other climate-related phenomena, there are several ways in which changes in the earth’s climate can affect this natural wonder. The relationship between climate change and the northern lights is complex and poorly understood. The primary drivers of the northern lights are solar activity and the earth’s magnetic field, which are influenced by factors beyond climate change. However, climate change can indirectly affect the northern lights by altering the earth’s atmosphere and magnetosphere conditions. Scientists continue to study these interactions to understand better how climate change may impact this natural phenomenon in the future. ways in which the climate affects on northern lights: Magnetic Field Changes Atmospheric Changes Solar Activity Geomagnetic Storms Impact on Viewing Opportunities resources used: information credit: Aurora - wikipedia NASA Space place https://perlan.is/articles/climate-change-northern-lights picture credit: Pinterest

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