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A space hurricane is a phenomenon in the upper atmosphere that resembles a traditional hurricane but consists of plasma and charged particles instead of water. It is formed by a swirling, rotating mass of charged particles and can produce swirling currents of ionized gas.
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The most notable example of a space hurricane occurred in August 2014, but it wasn't fully recognized until it was documented in a study published in 2021.
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The space hurricane was found to be about 1,000 kilometers (approximately 620 miles) wide and lasted for approximately 8 hours.
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The space hurricane occurred above the North Polar region, specifically over the Arctic area.
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The phenomenon was studied by researchers from the University of Science and Technology in China, along with contributions from scientists in other countries, including the UK and the United States. The research was published in scientific journals detailing their findings on this extraordinary event.
1)what is a space hurricane?
2)when did it occur?
3)how large was it and how long did it last?
4)where did the space hurricane occur(above what location on earth)
5) who studied it (scientists from which countries)
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