diffuse aurora

diffuse aurora

[də′fyüs ə′rȯr·ə]
(geophysics)
A widespread and relatively uniform type of aurora which is easily overlooked from the ground but is prominent in satellite pictures.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Professor Richard Horne from British Antarctic Survey said that, "Our finding is an important one because it will help scientists to understand how the diffuse aurora leads to changes in the chemistry of the Earth's upper atmosphere, including effects on ozone at high altitude, which may affect temperature right through the atmosphere.
London, Oct 21 (ANI): A new research has found a final link between electrons trapped in space and the glow of light from the upper atmosphere known as the diffuse aurora - the study will finally settle a debate that has been ongoing for years.
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