What Causes Auroras (and where you should see them)

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Every winter thousands of tourists head north hoping to catch a glimpse the luminous auroras dancing in the sky. In this episode of Reactions, we’re sharing tips on how to increase your chances of seeing one and breaking down the chemistry behind the colors of this awe-inspiring wonder.

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Credits:
Producer: Elaine Seward
Writer: Eli Kintisch
Scientific Consultants: Eli Kintisch
Executive Producer: George Zaidan

Music:
Sam Leopard - Back for More

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https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Atmosphere/ionosphere_constituents.html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/earth-core
http://aurorasaurus.org/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-the-northern-and-southern-lights-differ/
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