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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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Lightning Bolts Jetting Upwards: Photographer In Puerto Rico Captures Shocking Video
A photographer from Puerto Rico captures rare 'gigantic jets' of upside-down lightning blasting out of an Atlantic hurricane.
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Mysterious Reverse Lighting or Gigantic Jets From 2018 Explained on Detailed 3D Study
Thunderstorm lighting can also strike upwards from the clouds and the phenomena are called the gigantic jets. Unraveling this, scientists conducted a detailed 3D study of the massive Oklahoma electrical discharge that took place on May 14, 2018. It is considered to be the most powerful gigantic jet studied so far.
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Video: Upward Lightning Illuminates Kansas Night Sky During Thunderstorm
A spectacular lightning display illuminated the night sky over Kansas during a thunderstorm on Tuesday. A video of the incident, shows a rare upward strike, during the thunderstorm.
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Upward Lightning On Guatemala Mountain Captured In Striking Video
An amateur photographer has captured a striking video of upward lightning shooting from the top of a mountain. Alyssa Barrundia, a missionary living in Guatemala, filmed the incredible phenomenon at Volcan de Agua on Friday.
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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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Lightning Bolts Jetting Upwards: Photographer In Puerto Rico Captures Shocking Video
A photographer from Puerto Rico captures rare 'gigantic jets' of upside-down lightning blasting out of an Atlantic hurricane.
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Mysterious Reverse Lighting or Gigantic Jets From 2018 Explained on Detailed 3D Study
Thunderstorm lighting can also strike upwards from the clouds and the phenomena are called the gigantic jets. Unraveling this, scientists conducted a detailed 3D study of the massive Oklahoma electrical discharge that took place on May 14, 2018. It is considered to be the most powerful gigantic jet studied so far.
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Video: Upward Lightning Illuminates Kansas Night Sky During Thunderstorm
A spectacular lightning display illuminated the night sky over Kansas during a thunderstorm on Tuesday. A video of the incident, shows a rare upward strike, during the thunderstorm.
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Upward Lightning On Guatemala Mountain Captured In Striking Video
An amateur photographer has captured a striking video of upward lightning shooting from the top of a mountain. Alyssa Barrundia, a missionary living in Guatemala, filmed the incredible phenomenon at Volcan de Agua on Friday.
