NASA's ER-2 spy plane discovered that thunderstorms produce significant gamma radiation, emitting a glowing effect, which provides new insights into the lightning formation process.
The study, published in Nature, suggests that large thunderstorms emit gamma rays more frequently than previously thought, with 9 out of 10 storms displaying high-energy radiation.
According to physical scientist Joseph Dwyer, lightning formation remains a misunderstood area, indicating a need for further research into the complex phenomena occurring within thunderstorms.
The findings could shift our understanding of atmospheric physics, shedding light on how cosmic rays may interact with weather systems, eliminating assumptions about the established knowledge of lightning.
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