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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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  1. A space hurricane is a phenomenon in the Earth's upper atmosphere where a vortex of plasma forms, similar to a terrestrial hurricane. It consists of swirling streams of charged particles and can produce effects such as auroras.

  2. The space hurricane was first reported in a study published in 2021, describing an event that occurred in August 2014.

  3. The space hurricane measured approximately 1,000 kilometers wide (about 620 miles) and lasted for several hours, specifically around 8 hours.

  4. The space hurricane occurred above the North Pole, specifically over the Arctic region.

  5. The study was conducted by scientists from various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.