I'm so fascinated by the Aurora Borealis Phenomenon.. I want to personally witnes its appearance..
2007-09-03 21:39:32 · 4 answers · asked by shaims al. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
St. Elmo's Fire is an electro-luminescent corona discharge caused by the ionization of the air during thunderstorms inside of a strong electric field.
So while not connected, I guess that they are relative to each other, yes.
2007-09-03 21:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
St Elmo's fire is most often seen these days on aeroplanes. It is a static discharge associated with thunderstorms. It occurs in the lowest part of the atmosphere, the troposphere. The aurorae (there is one in the north, borealis, and one in the south, australis) are caused by charged particles in the solar wind being deflected towards the magnetic poles by the magnetosphere. The two phenomena are not related or similar.
2007-09-03 22:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saint Elmo's fire is a static charge that builds up on older sailing ships. It dances around from mast to mast. The Aurora Borealis is caused by solar winds hitting the atmosphere at just the right angle.
2007-09-03 21:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saint Elmo's fire is an old movie of Demi Moore.
2007-09-03 22:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋