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What causes the Northern Lights?

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The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by interactions between charged particles from the sun and the Earth's atmosphere. When these particles enter the Earth's atmosphere, they collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, causing them to emit light of various colors. The colors of the Northern Lights depend on the type of gas particles involved and the altitude at which the collisions occur.

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