极光的英文介绍,演示ppt
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介绍极光的英语作文英文回答:Auroras: A Celestial Symphony of Lights.Auroras, also known as the northern or southern lights, are breathtaking natural light displays that occur in the Earth's sky, primarily in the high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. These mesmerizing phenomena are characterized by vibrant colors and ethereal movements that dance across the celestial canvas, creating a breathtaking spectacle.The primary mechanism behind auroras lies in theEarth's magnetic field. When charged particles from thesun's solar wind interact with the magnetic field lines, they are guided towards the magnetic poles. As these particles enter the Earth's atmosphere, they collide with atoms and molecules, causing them to become excited and emit energy in the form of light.The colors of auroras vary depending on the type of atmospheric particles involved. Oxygen emissions typically produce green and red hues, while nitrogen emissions result in shades of blue and violet. These colors can combine and interact, creating a kaleidoscope of colors that rival the most vibrant sunsets.The shape and movement of auroras are determined by the solar wind's energy and the Earth's magnetic field configuration. Auroras can manifest as curtains, bands, spirals, or diffuse patches of light that shimmer and undulate across the sky. Some auroras appear as static displays, while others exhibit rapid and dynamic changes.Auroras are not restricted to any particular time of day or year, although they are more commonly observed during the winter months and in periods of high solar activity. The best viewing locations for auroras are typically in remote areas with minimal light pollution, such as national parks or isolated coastal regions.中文回答:极光,一场光之天壤交响曲。
Section A Finland Northern Lights The Northern Lights, also known as “Aurora Borealis(北极光)” or the “Dawn of the North”, never fail to take your breath away. The aurora borealis is one of the most sublime(超群的) and magnificent natural phenomena on Earth. Before scientists cracked(侦破) the mystery of the auroras, men were drawn(吸引) and fascinated(强烈地吸引住) by these dancing and magical lights that were often found in mythology(神话) and legends. In Roman Mythology, it is said that the Aurora is the deity(神) of the dawn. In North America, the Inuits (爱斯基摩人)have many legends that explain them as spirits of the dead. They believed that the lights are the essences(精华) of deer, salmon(鲑鱼), seals and other animals that they hunted. Aristotle (亚里斯多德)thought it was glowing air gushing(喷出) from cracks in the sky. The appearance of the red aurora in medieval(中世纪的) times was feared as a bad omen (前兆) or a sign of God's anger. They believed the manifestation (显现)of the aurora indicated famine or war. Charles Hall (查尔斯·霍尔), a 19th-century polar explorer, exclaimed: "Who but God can conceive(想出) such infinite(无穷的) scenes of glory?" Oddly enough, the Maori (毛利人)thought that the displays were just reflections of acampfire(营火) or torches.Regardless whether you believe the scientific facts or the legends behind its existence, you’ll still be captivated(吸住) by these supernatural display of lights, and there are countless destinations where you can see the majestic phenomenon. Finland(芬兰), for example, should be a representative. Many visitors to Finland come with hopes of seeing the Finland Northern Lights. The best place to see the Northern Lights in Finland is in the northern Lapland region(拉普兰地区), which is almost entirely located within the realm(区域) of the Arctic Circle (北极圈). During the dark winter months here, when the sun rarely peaks(使达到最高峰) its head over the horizon, you can expect to see the Finland Northern Lights with regularity, and other peak(峰值) seasons include February through March and September through October. The time between 6 p.m. and 1 a.m. is the most intense period of the day. The highest probability within this timespan(时间间隔)to see the Finland Northern Lights is between 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., though they are certainly not restricted to this time frame. If you have never seen the Northern Lights wherever they commonly occur in the world, then you will be amazed the first time when you lay eyes on them.The Northern Lights are similar to a sunset in the sky at night, but appear occasionally in arcs(弧光)or spirals(螺旋形物)usually following the earth's magnetic(磁性的)field. They are most often light green in color but often have a hint of pink. Swirling(涡旋形的) shades of blue, green, and pink are most common when it comes to the Finland Northern Lights. Strong eruptions also haveviolet(紫罗兰色的) and white colours. Red northern lights are rare, but can sometimes be observed on lower latitudes(纬度).The Finland Aurora Borealis, while best seen in Lapland, can also be witnessed as far south as the capital city of Helsinki(赫尔辛基) from time to time, though on average, there are only some twenty days out of the year when viewing them is possible in most southern parts of the country. Part of the reason why it can be difficult to see the Northern Lights of Finland in Helsinki is because of the fact that it is hard to escape to dimly lit areas. The relative lack of city lights is just one of the reasons why the Lapland region sees some 200 nightly occurrences every year, and one must also consider the region’s northern location. The lower reaches(区域) of the Arctic Circle are ideal for viewing the Northern Lights across the planet, which is why Canada and Alaska are good destinations in the Western Hemisphere(半球).For those who are wondering what causes the Northern Lights in Finland, solar flares(耀斑) are largely responsible. These flares effectively cause solar winds and solar storms, which create lingering(游移的) atmospheric particles or matter. The Aurora Borealis is just caused by these charged(带电的) particles(粒子) ejected(喷出) from the sun. When these particles reach the earth, they collide(碰撞) with gas atoms in the earth's atmosphere causing them to energise( 释放出能量) which results in a spectacular multi-coloured light show. As such(因此), scientists can often accurately predict when the best times are for viewing the Northern Lights in Finland by keeping an eye out for(留心) solar flares. ( 757 words)New Wordsaurora [ɔ:'rɔ:rə] n. 曙光[C]; 极光[C];【罗神】(大写)奥罗拉(即曙光女神)sublime [sə'blaɪm] a. 雄伟的;卓越的;壮丽的;超群的crack [kræk] v. 敲破; 破(案); 破解draw v. 吸引(注意等)fascinate v. 强烈地吸引住mythology [mi'θɔlədʒi] n. 神话deity ['di:iti] n. 神essence ['esns] n. 精髓,精华salmon ['sæmən] n. 鲑,大麻哈鱼gush [gʌʃ] v. 涌出,喷出medieval [medi'i:vəl] a. 中世纪的,中古(时代)的;原始的omen ['əumən] n. 前兆,预兆,兆头manifestation [,mænifes'teiʃən] n. 显现conceive [kən'si:v] v. 想像;想出infinite ['infinit] a. 无穷的,广大无边的campfire ['kæmp,faiə] n. 营火,篝火captivate ['kæptiveit] v. 吸住;迷惑住realm [relm] n.区域,范围peak vt. 使达到最高峰n. 最大量;巅值,峰值timespan n. 时间间隔arc [ɑ:k] n. 弧;弧光spiral ['spairəl] n. 螺旋形物magnetic [mæg'netik] a. 磁(性)的swirling [swə:l] v. (使)打旋; 盘绕violet ['vaiəlit] a. 紫罗兰色的latitude ['lætitju:d] n. 纬度reach n. 区域,领域,范围hemisphere ['hemisfiə] n. 半球flare [flɛə] n. (太阳的)耀斑,色球爆发lingering ['liŋgəriŋ] a. 逗留不去的;游移的charge v. 充(电)particle ['pɑ:tikl] n. 颗粒,微粒;粒子eject [i'dʒekt] v. 喷出collide [kə'laid] v. (车等)碰撞(with);(意志等)冲突,抵触(with) energise ['enədʒaiz] =energize(美)vt. 供给 ... 能量,使精力充沛vi. 释放出能量Useful Expressionstake one’s breath away 屏息凝神with regularity 经常地be restricted to 局限于lay eyes on 看到,看见a hint of 一丁点儿collide with (车等)碰撞;(意志等)冲突,抵触as such 这样;因此keep an eye out for 留心Proper NamesAurora Borealis 北极光the Inuit 因纽特人;爱斯基摩人Aristotle 亚里斯多德Charles Hall 查尔斯霍尔Maori 毛利人;毛利语Finland 芬兰Lapland region 拉普兰地区Arctic Circle 北极圈(北纬66度33分以北区域)Helsinki 赫尔辛基(芬兰首都)Notes1.Aurora Borealis: 北极光--- "北端的光"由太阳风和地球磁场及上层大气交互作用产生。