Two recent studies in Nature found that some storms emit powerful bursts of gamma rays, revealing previously unrecognized patterns that seem to initiate ordinary lightning.
Decades of balloon and aircraft measurements have failed to locate electric fields inside storms large enough to make a spark, indicating that we are missing something important.
Scientists have established that thunderstorms can generate gamma rays, typically linked to astrophysical events, suggesting a complex interaction of electrical charge and atmospheric conditions.
The latest research highlights a potential connection between gamma-ray bursts from thunderstorms and lightning strikes, shedding light on the enigmatic processes within storm systems.
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