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Earth’s Flares: Unveiling Solar-Like Phenomena in Earth’s Magnetic Field
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The Enigmatic Brilliance: Unraveling the Luminous Nights of the Himalayas
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Sunburn Extremes: Exploring Sun Exposure at the Poles versus the Equator
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Unveiling the Sun’s Impact: Mastering UV Index Calculation in the Vertical Plane
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