THE AMAZING AURORA
By Melissa Garner
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ìAs I looked, behold, a
stormy wind came out of the north, and a great cloud with brightness
round about it, and fire flashing forth continually and in the midst
of the fire, as it were gleaming bronze.î from
the Book of Ezekiel (Brekke 34)
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For many, many centuries the great shimmering lights of the nightís sky have amazed mankind.Ý These perplexing lights of the aurora alluded mysticism in man as well as it evolved new scientific thought.Ý Even nowadays, the aurora is not only watched for its beauty, but the aurora actually generates a closer interest for physicists.Ý
With todayís technology we are able
to understand much more about the aurora and its fascinating
appearance.Ý Check out this information
to learn about to aurora.ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ
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Where does the aurora come from?
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SUNSPOTS
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WIND: The sunís blows energy from its outer atmosphere into
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EARTHíS
MAGNETIC FIELD: This field attracts and effects the solar wind when
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IS THE AURORA VISIBLE?: The aurora has two main areas of visibility
in different parts of the world. Ý