Mounted Print : Cloud-to-cloud lightning over Tucson
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Cloud-to-cloud lightning over Tucson
Cloud-to-cloud lightning. View of rarely-seen cloud base-to-cloud-base lightning. Usually, lightning emanating from the base of a cloud will strike on the ground. Here, two adjacent clouds have a higher difference in charge than either has with the ground. Photographed near Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Media ID 6375595
© KEITH KENT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Climate Discharge Electric Electrical Storm Electricity Lightning Meteorology Night Storm Thunder Thunder Storm Weather
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Breathtakingly beautiful and naturally electrifying, our Media Storehouse Mounted Photos feature this stunning image of cloud-to-cloud lightning over Tucson, captured by the Science Photo Library. Witness the raw power of nature as bolts of electricity dance between clouds, a rare and awe-inspiring sight. Elevate your home or office decor with this captivating and conversation-starting piece. Perfect for those who appreciate the wonders of the world around us.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 15.2cm (7.6" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a rare phenomenon known as cloud-to-cloud lightning, illuminating the night sky over Tucson, Arizona. In this mesmerizing display of nature's power, we witness an extraordinary event that is seldom seen - cloud base-to-cloud base lightning. Typically, when lightning originates from the base of a cloud, it strikes the ground below. However, in this instance, two adjacent clouds possess a significant difference in electrical charge compared to either one has with the earth's surface. This creates an electrifying spectacle as bolts of electricity dance across the heavens between these charged clouds. The intensity and beauty of this stormy scene are truly awe-inspiring. The crackling discharge of energy lights up the darkness with brilliant flashes and vibrant streaks against a backdrop of turbulent clouds. It serves as a reminder of nature's immense power and its ability to create breathtaking displays that leave us humbled. As we gaze upon this photograph by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how much there is still to learn about our planet's climate and weather systems. Meteorology continues to unravel the mysteries behind thunderstorms like these – their formation, behavior, and impact on our environment. Let this image serve as both a testament to scientific exploration and an invitation for us all to appreciate the wonders that unfold above us each day – even those rarely-seen phenomena that remind us just how small we are in comparison to Earth's vast forces at play.
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