Energetic particles in the magnetosphere emit radio waves that are audible to humans. The NASA Radiation Belt Storm Probes mission's (RBSP) instrumentation captured an instance of the event. The 'chorus' phenomenon is well known by scientists.
Credit: NASA / SPACE.com
Friday, September 21, 2012
RBSP Mission: Energetic particles in the magnetosphere emit radio waves - Video
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