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The auroras are a result of interactions between the solar wind and the ______.


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  1. When the solar winds collide with the Earth's magnetosphere, they create enthralling waves of swirling light called auroras.
  2. The Earth's magnetic field traps the charged particles in these winds.
  3. They react with the gases in our environment to produce bright colours.

Hence, The auroras are a result of interactions between the solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field.


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