New Aurora Pictures: Surprise Shows Due to Earth-Shield Cracks

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 17:00 in Astronomy & Space

The month's unexpectedly intense displays of northern lights were likely due to cracks in Earth's magnetic shield, scientists say.

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