Auroras

In certain polar regions of the earth, a rare and fascinating phenomenon occurs in the dark season of winter. This phenomenon is called the Northern Lights, or auroras. In areas where auroras can be seen, the sun shines brightly for six months and then disappears for the next six. The sun follows a straight path across the sky, rising in the north and setting in the south. This is because of the latitude of these …

…never reached the right conclusion as to what these natural light shows really were. Scientists are still looking for answers. Large populations that live in close range to volcanoes or other dangerous areas can be saved in time. Who knows if they will find out if natural disasters can be predicted? Bibliography References: The Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis · http://www.uit.no/npt/nordlyset/nordlyset.en.html Aurora facts · http://www.alaskascience.com/aurorafacts.htm