A World Meteorological Organization (WMO) committee of experts has established two new world records for the longest reported distance and the longest reported duration for a single lightning flash in, respectively, Brazil and Argentina.
Context
A World Meteorological Organization (WMO) committee of experts has established two new world records for the longest reported distance and the longest reported duration for a single lightning flash in, respectively, Brazil and Argentina.
Background
Analysis
The mechanism behind lightning
How does this current reach the Earth from the cloud?
The new records
Megaflashes Megaflashes, refers to a name given to lightning discharges that reach hundreds of kilometers in length. Ideal conditions for a megaflash occurrence involve large electrified clouds with low flash rates that are attached to more active thunderstorm cells. |
Lightning around the world
Lightning strikes in India
Tracking of lightning events in India
Monitoring of lightning across the world
Listing of weather extremes
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Conclusion
Lightning is a major hazard that claims many lives every year. The findings highlight important public lightning safety concerns for electrified clouds where flashes can travel extremely large distances
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