Anomalocaris Posted June 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2016 We Finally Know What Causes Volcanic Lightning Quote Volcanic lightning is one of nature’s most epic displays, but what exactly causes the phenomenon is a longstanding mystery. Now, by studying high-speed footage of electrified volcanic outbursts at Mount Sakurajima, scientists have arrived at an answer—and it points to a new method for predicting powerful eruptions. Read more at Gizmodo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibeliever Posted June 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Interesting information but I didn't think this was unknown. It's always seemed obvious to me that a fast rising column of air mixed with particles would cause static electricity much the same way an accumulating cloud does as it builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieRunner Posted June 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Calibeliever said: Interesting information but I didn't think this was unknown. It's always seemed obvious to me that a fast rising column of air mixed with particles would cause static electricity much the same way an accumulating cloud does as it builds. Should've written a paper on it then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripGun Posted June 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Can we stop it by presenting gifts to the volcano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibeliever Posted June 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 hour ago, BeastieRunner said: Should've written a paper on it then! LOL - not my field, I don't think it would have gotten much traction . Seriously though, it's just common sense isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted June 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 hour ago, TripGun said: Can we stop it by presenting gifts to the volcano? Only if it were ISIS. Then again, it might have such a belly-ache from even one ISIS member that it might refuse more "gifts" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nnicolette Posted June 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yeah i agree it wasnt a mystery the collision of all the particles in the volcanic ash clouds create electricity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGER Posted June 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hephaestus (Vulcan) – Greek God of Fire and Volcanoes has spoken and shown his power ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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