Sprites are red lightning that occur above the clouds during thunderstorms, making them incredibly difficult to see and study. To search for sprites, researchers must take to the skies during a storm to get the best possible view from this phenomenon. Though they only last a fraction of a second, they are capable of taking on many shapes. More info: bit.ly/17vMjgn Image via: Jason Ahms Hat tip to Science Channel
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:17:00 +0000
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