A possible mechanism for the formation of an eastward moving auroral spiral

The generation process of auroral spirals is described by different theories varying for their morphology and surrounding conditions. Here, a possible mechanism is proposed for an eastward moving auroral spiral, which was observed in Tromsø, Norway, during the expansion phase of a substorm on 18 Sep...

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Main Authors: Katharina N. Maetschke, Elena A. Kronberg, Noora Partamies, Elena E. Grigorenko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspas.2023.1240081/full