electrojet
/ɪˈlɛktroʊˌdʒɛt/
noun
- A strong electric current that flows in the upper atmosphere, especially near the equator or in polar regions.
- The polar electrojet can cause beautiful auroras when it interacts with the atmosphere.
- Scientists study the equatorial electrojet to understand space weather.
- Changes in the electrojet can affect radio communications on Earth.
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