Auroral oval

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Term: Auroral oval
Definition: An oval-shaped distribution of the aurora. The oval is asymmetrical, but generally around the region of the Arctic and Antarctic. The oval increases in intensity and size when auroral activity is more intense.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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