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ISS Captures Rare Gigantic Jet, a Massive Upward Lightning Over New Orleans
A newly released image taken from the ISS captures a rare gigantic jet of lightning extending over 50 miles above New Orleans. The photo, dated November 19, 2024, was discovered in the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth database. These rare upward-shooting discharges occur when storm cloud charge layers invert, propelling energy skyward. The...
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Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth
A rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning was captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS on November 19, 2024. This massive bolt extended nearly 50 miles into the atmosphere, likely originating from a thunderstorm near New Orleans. The image, later discovered in NASA’s archives, highlights an unusual lightning event that travels upwards instead of strikin...
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After Syria's Al-Assad Flees To Russia, Rebels Work To Form Interim Government
A day after the lightning overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali on Monday said he has agreed to hand power to the rebel-led Salvation Government.
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Footballer Killed, Five Others Injured By Lightning Strike In Peru
Peruvian footballer Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a local tournament match in Chilca, Huancayo Province.
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15 Killed In Lightning Strikes In Odisha In 2 Days, Rs 4 Lakh Aid Announced
As many as six persons died due to lightning strikes in five different districts of Odisha on Sunday.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Pic Of Lightning At Night Over India Taken From Space
He explained that the bottom middle of the image shows the "lights from boats in the waters that look like short little lines or streaks."
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3 Budding Hockey Players Killed, 5 Injured In Lightning Strike In Jharkhand: Cops
At least three budding hockey players died, and five others were injured in a lightning strike in Jharkhand's Simdega district on Wednesday, police said.
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6 Dead As Lightning Strike Causes Park Pavilion To Collapse In China
Six people were killed and 10 were injured when a lightning strike caused a park pavilion to collapse in eastern China, state media said Monday.
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25 Killed, 39 Injured In 24 Hours In Lightning Incidents In Bihar
As many as 25 people lost their lives and 39 others were injured in lightning strikes across several districts of Bihar in the last 24 hours.
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5 Killed, 18 Students Injured In Separate Lightning Incidents In Bihar
Five people lost their lives due to lightning strikes in Bihar's Madhubani district on Thursday while 18 students were injured in the Bhojpur district.
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12 Killed In Lightning Strikes In Bihar, Nitish Kumar Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid
Twelve people were killed in lightning strikes in Bihar over the last 24 hours, an official statement said on Monday.
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Lightning Kills 5 In A Day In Odisha, Rs 4 Lakh Compensation Announced
As many as five persons died in lightning strikes in Odisha's Bargarh and Balangir districts on Wednesday.
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Bihar Teen Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike While Making Reel On Rooftop
A 15-year-old girl had a narrow escape from a lightning strike while making a reel on the rooftop of her neighbour in Bihar's Sitamarhi district.
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"Ouch": Empire State Shares Pic Of Lightning Strike On Building
"The Empire State Building's antenna is hit by lightning an average of 25 times a year, making for some incredible photo opportunities," its website said.
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Video: Three US Children Struck By Lightning On Puerto Rico Beach, Hospitalised
The children, whose ages ranged from seven to twelve, were taken to a hospital in the nearby town of Aguadilla.
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ISS Captures Rare Gigantic Jet, a Massive Upward Lightning Over New Orleans
A newly released image taken from the ISS captures a rare gigantic jet of lightning extending over 50 miles above New Orleans. The photo, dated November 19, 2024, was discovered in the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth database. These rare upward-shooting discharges occur when storm cloud charge layers invert, propelling energy skyward. The...
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Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth
A rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning was captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS on November 19, 2024. This massive bolt extended nearly 50 miles into the atmosphere, likely originating from a thunderstorm near New Orleans. The image, later discovered in NASA’s archives, highlights an unusual lightning event that travels upwards instead of strikin...
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After Syria's Al-Assad Flees To Russia, Rebels Work To Form Interim Government
A day after the lightning overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali on Monday said he has agreed to hand power to the rebel-led Salvation Government.
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Footballer Killed, Five Others Injured By Lightning Strike In Peru
Peruvian footballer Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a local tournament match in Chilca, Huancayo Province.
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15 Killed In Lightning Strikes In Odisha In 2 Days, Rs 4 Lakh Aid Announced
As many as six persons died due to lightning strikes in five different districts of Odisha on Sunday.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Pic Of Lightning At Night Over India Taken From Space
He explained that the bottom middle of the image shows the "lights from boats in the waters that look like short little lines or streaks."
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3 Budding Hockey Players Killed, 5 Injured In Lightning Strike In Jharkhand: Cops
At least three budding hockey players died, and five others were injured in a lightning strike in Jharkhand's Simdega district on Wednesday, police said.
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6 Dead As Lightning Strike Causes Park Pavilion To Collapse In China
Six people were killed and 10 were injured when a lightning strike caused a park pavilion to collapse in eastern China, state media said Monday.
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25 Killed, 39 Injured In 24 Hours In Lightning Incidents In Bihar
As many as 25 people lost their lives and 39 others were injured in lightning strikes across several districts of Bihar in the last 24 hours.
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5 Killed, 18 Students Injured In Separate Lightning Incidents In Bihar
Five people lost their lives due to lightning strikes in Bihar's Madhubani district on Thursday while 18 students were injured in the Bhojpur district.
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12 Killed In Lightning Strikes In Bihar, Nitish Kumar Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid
Twelve people were killed in lightning strikes in Bihar over the last 24 hours, an official statement said on Monday.
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Lightning Kills 5 In A Day In Odisha, Rs 4 Lakh Compensation Announced
As many as five persons died in lightning strikes in Odisha's Bargarh and Balangir districts on Wednesday.
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Bihar Teen Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike While Making Reel On Rooftop
A 15-year-old girl had a narrow escape from a lightning strike while making a reel on the rooftop of her neighbour in Bihar's Sitamarhi district.
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"Ouch": Empire State Shares Pic Of Lightning Strike On Building
"The Empire State Building's antenna is hit by lightning an average of 25 times a year, making for some incredible photo opportunities," its website said.
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Video: Three US Children Struck By Lightning On Puerto Rico Beach, Hospitalised
The children, whose ages ranged from seven to twelve, were taken to a hospital in the nearby town of Aguadilla.
