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Reason behind Norway aurora lights?

Recently, while surfing the internet I came across an article about aurora, from there I came to know the actual physics behind the phenomenon. I think it's worth sharing with you guys.

Reason
The aurora happens because of the high speed electrically charged particles that are released by the sun and travel at 150 kilometer across the space to the Earth 🌎.

Now when they encounter with Earth's magnetic field 🧲, our Earth try to reduce the impact of those electrically charged particles, so it push those charges and funnel them around the poles of earth.

As the incoming particles collide with atoms and molecules of oxygen and nitrogen in the Earth’s upper atmosphere, they excite them to produce light – the light of the aurora

pictorial behaviour of sun electric charges causing aurora lights

I find this worth sharing with you guys. I know many of you might already have known. But still, I wanted to share this.

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Franklyn

Very nice. I actually have this on my blog. It's nice to see someone else who is interested in these kinds of things. You can check it out if you want, and if you want to contribute, just let me know. I'd be very happy to have you contribute. Nature, the dress of the earth blog

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Craftingbugs • Edited

Yes, I love such things. I found this so fascinating that I couldn't help myself; I wrote it down in a blog.
I visited your blog, you have written nice stuff. That's awesome🙌

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Franklyn

Thanks a lot. But I really don't get much views.

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Franklyn

I wondered whether it was even interesting. It's good to know someone actually likes it. Thanks a lot.

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Craftingbugs

Franklyn, continue blogging about the things you're passionate about. Like you, I also share my thoughts, often receiving minimal likes and views. However, for me, the numbers were never the focus. I write blogs to cultivate a positive habit.

Consider it as a personal development. Stay committed to your posts, and in due time, you'll see the rewards of your dedication. 🙌

Never think in that way, Oh! if people will love it or not. You love your blogs, that's what truly matters.❤️

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Franklyn

Thanks for the encouragement. Really appreciate it. 🤗🤗

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Anita Olsen*°•.¸☆

Those lights appear due to a hole in the ozone layer is what we say over here for short 😅

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Craftingbugs

Haha... Okay, well now you know 😁