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Seems like a combination of the 2 theories would be more feasible. The solar winds, interrupted by the planet, create vortices on the back side.

And into the list of great band names: “electrical space tornadoes” Xavexgoem (talk) 17:08, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

An electrical space tornado sounds like just about the most awesome thing on or off the face of the earth. 76.255.213.93 (talk) 18:15, 13 October 2013 (UTC)

“Space tornadoes” is really an unfortunate term, not accurately describing anything of relevance to aurora. DoctorTerrella (talk) 13:57, 11 August 2014 (UTC)