Sci Adv August 2022 PMID 35921419

Upward propagation of gigantic jets revealed by 3D radio and optical mapping.

Levi D Boggs, Doug Mach, Eric Bruning, Ningyu Liu, Oscar A van der Velde, Joan Montanyá, Steve Cummer, Kevin Palivec, Vanna Chmielewski, Don MacGorman, Michael Peterson

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The discussions convey a mix of wonder and intrigue, with phrases like 'a giant electric broom of light' and 'what's this strange light in the sky?' highlighting a captivating aspect of the research. The repeated references to the study and expressions of surprise about the findings exemplify a tone of fascination, suggesting that contributors are both amazed and eager to learn more about these unusual lightning events.

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Scientists observed a negative gigantic jet, a type of lightning that connects thunderstorms to the ionosphere, transferring a massive 300 coulombs of charge.
The jet emerged from a weak convective area, with high-frequency VHF radio sources detected at altitudes between 22 to 45 km, while optical emissions remained near the cloud top at 15 to 20 km.
This study suggests that VHF lightning networks capture emissions from streamer corona rather than just from traditional lightning leader channels, enhancing our understanding of lightning physics, especially regarding gigantic jets.

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Understanding Gigantic Jets: A Study on Lightning Phenomena

Scientists observed a negative gigantic jet, a type of lightning connecting thunderstorms to the ionosphere, transferring 300 coulombs of charge. This study enhances understanding of lightning physics, focusing on…

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Understanding Gigantic Jets: A Study on Lightning Phenomena

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