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Superbolts Carry Super Power

Scientists reveal details of a rare type of lightning that stretches into space.


NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens, using data courtesy of Ripoll, J.-F., et al. (2021). Story by Kathryn Hansen.

Published October 12, 2021
Data acquired 2012 - 2018

Sources:
In situ Measurement
Van Allen Probes > EFW
Van Allen Probes > EMFISIS