Lightning superbolts — which unleash a thousand times more low-frequency energy than regular lightning bolts — occur in dramatically different patterns than regular lightning, according to a new, nine-year survey …read more Source:: Science
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Why lightning often strikes twice
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•Scientists have used the LOFAR radio telescope to study the development of lightning flashes in unprecedented detail. Their work reveals that the negative charges inside a thundercloud are not discharged …read more Source:: Science
Unusual phenomenon in clouds triggers lightning flash
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•In a first-of-its-kind observation, researchers have documented a unique event that occurs in clouds before a lightning flash happens. Their observation, called ‘fast negative breakdown,’ documents a new possible way …read more Source:: Science
Scientists observe a new quantum particle with properties of ball lightning
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•Scientists have created, for the first time a three-dimensional skyrmion in a quantum gas. The skyrmion was predicted theoretically over 40 years ago, but only now has it been observed …read more Source:: Science
Lightning, with a chance of antimatter
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•Researchers find that lightning strikes causes photonuclear reactions in the atmosphere, creating antimatter. …read more Source:: Science
How lightning strikes can improve storm forecasts
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•Real-time lightning observations could significantly improve forecasts of large storm events, say scientists. Apart from ground stations, weather forecasts are heavily dependent on weather satellites for information to start or …read more Source:: Science