Aurora Australis at the South Pole
Up north, the aurora borealis (aka the Northern Lights) gets all kinds of attention, but what many people don’t realize that a similar light show can be found in the southern hemisphere too. Known as the aurora australis, this mesmerizing lights are often quite visible at the South Pole, and as you’ll see in the stunning video above they are every bit as remarkable as their northern counter parts.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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