Nature & Environment
Upwards lightning caught on film
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T.K. RandallAugust 25, 2009 ·
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Scientists have succeeded in photographing the rare phenomenon of "upwards lightning", also known as "gigantic jets" these bolts can be just as powerful as normal lightning and reach several miles up.
Scientists have photographed "upwards lightning", a rarely-seen phenomenon where electricity from storms flows into the upper atmosphere.
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