What causes the auroras, also known as the Northern Lights, to appear in the sky?
NASA | The Mystery of the Aurora

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Volcanic eruptions releasing gases
Reflection of sunlight on ice crystals
Energy from space interacting with Earth's magnetic field
Moonlight reflecting off clouds
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What potential problems can auroras cause on Earth?
Hurricanes
Increase in ocean tides
Disruption of power grids and GPS signals
Earthquakes
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During which time of the year are auroras most frequently observed?
Summer solstice
Winter solstice
Around the equinoxes
During full moons
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What is the primary goal of NASA's THEMIS mission?
To monitor solar flares
To explore the outer planets
To track and understand the triggers of auroras
To study the surface of Mars
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How does the THEMIS mission study auroras?
Through underwater sensors
With five satellites and ground observatories
By sending astronauts to the auroras
Using a single large telescope
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