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What phenomenon is caused by the interaction between the solar wind and Earth's magnetic field near the poles?
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Meteor showers
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- Meteor showers
- Aurora Borealis
- Earthquakes
- Volcanic eruptions
Explanation & Context
Auroras, such as the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights), are caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with gases in Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field.
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