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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Climate Discharge Electric Electrical Storm Electricity Lightning Meteorology Night Storm Thunder Thunder Storm Weather
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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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