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Watch the spectacular solar flares causing the aurora | BBC Global
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Khánh Ngân Nguyễn posted on 2025/12/17Ever wondered what causes the stunning aurora? This BBC Global video dives into spectacular solar flares and coronal mass ejections, explaining the science behind the Northern and Southern Lights! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary related to space weather and boost your knowledge learning with this fascinating documentary.
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the sun
US /ði sʌn/
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UK /ðə sʌn/
- Uncountable Noun
- The star that provides light and heat to Earth.
- The light and warmth received from the sun.
solar wind
US /ˈsolɚ wɪnd/
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UK /ˈsəulə wind/
- Noun
- A stream of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun.
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- Noun (plural)
- Particles that carry an electrical charge, either positive or negative.
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US /ɑn ɚθ/
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UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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