| Term: | Auroral zone |
| Definition: |
An approximately circular region around the two geomagnetic poles within which there is a maximum of auroral activity. It lies about ten to fifteen degrees of geomagnetic latitudes from the geomagnetic poles. The auroral zone broadens and extends equatorward during intense auroral displays. AMSglossary
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| Term: | Auroral zone |
| Definition: | An approximately circular region around the two geomagnetic poles within which there is a maximum of auroral activity. It lies about ten to fifteen degrees of geomagnetic latitudes from the geomagnetic poles. The auroral zone broadens and extends equatorward during intense auroral displays. |