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    How is an aurora borealis created?

    Question #42690. Asked by roycool. (Dec 24 03 7:04 PM)


    peasypod

    		The "Northern Lights" are caused by charged particles in th Van Allen Belt.

    Dec 24 03, 11:14 PM
    robboy

    		http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/selfguide1.html

    Dec 25 03, 10:50 AM

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