Lightning
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Near-Space Lightning May Play Role in Climate
Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Dec 7, 2011 12:57 PM ET | 0
The super fast, extremely bright lightning in the upper atmosphere can momentarily outshine Venus. Read more
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Lightning Lights Up Laser: Big Pic
Posted Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:18 AM ET | 0
A laser guide star allows astronomers to calculate just how much of a blur effect the atmosphere is producing - normally this is done in regions without thunderstorms. Read more
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When Lightning Strikes Out of a Blue Sky
Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jul 29, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0
An 11-year-old girl was struck by lightning on a bright, clear day. How does that happen? Read more
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Tornadoes: Wide Angle
Posted Fri May 20, 2011 12:51 PM ET
Everything you ever wanted to know about one of the most destructive forces in nature: the tornado. Read more
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Storms Rip Through South, Killing Over 280
Posted Thu Apr 28, 2011 05:00 PM ET | 0
Deadly tornadoes left a trail of destruction and death through U.S. southern states. Read more
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Earth: 2010 Hurricane Season in 1 Minute [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Feb 9, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0
Got a minute? Then watch the entire 2010 Atlantic hurricane season blow by at lightning speed! Earl! Danielle! Igor! Otto! They're all in there! Watch video
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Thundersnow: Ultimate Storm Recorded by NASA
Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Feb 8, 2011 02:16 PM ET | 0
A rare thundersnow event was recorded by NASA instruments, showing lightning traveled for 50 miles in low clouds. Read more
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Earth: Tornado Chaser Talks Lightning [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0
As if tornado chasing wasn't dangerous enough, there's bolts of lightning to worry about. Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks about everything you're not supposed to do in an electrical storm. Watch video
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Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks to Friday News Feedbag
Posted by Jorge Ribas Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:28 AM ET | 0
On this week's Friday News Feedbag, we talk to meteorologist and professional tornado chaser Reed Timmer about the new season of Storm Chasers on Discovery Channel. If this is your first exposure to the Friday News Feedbag... we're glad to ... Read more
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How Can Lightning Kill?
Posted by Julienne Gage Wed Sep 15, 2010 04:12 PM ET | 0
A lightening survivor and a storm chaser explain what it's like to get zapped -- and how to avoid it. Read more
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New Concept Harvests Power From Thin (and Humid) Air
Posted by Zahra Hirji Fri Aug 27, 2010 09:01 AM ET | 0
A team of Brazilian scientists are turning to a naturally abundant resource to power up our lives: the air around us. Read more
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St. Elmo's Fire Mimicked Using Rockets
Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:59 AM ET | 0
Scientists still aren't sure what the phenomenon is, but experiments suggest the balls of fire may not actually be lightning. Read more
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Lightning's Incredible Power
Posted Thu Jul 1, 2010 09:34 AM ET | 0
Lightning is one of Earth's oldest and most powerful phenomena, and one of its greatest mysteries. Read more
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Volcanoes: Wide Angle
Posted Tue May 18, 2010 06:07 PM ET
From oozing lava rivers to giant explosions and ash clouds that won't quit -- follow our continuing coverage of all things volcanic! Read more
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Is lightning hotter than the sun?
Posted by Robert Lamb Thu May 13, 2010 12:54 PM ET | 0
What's five times hotter than the surface of the sun and capable of sending a DeLorean back to the future? Yep, the answer is a bolt of lightning. Read more
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