Sprites are red lightning that occur above the clouds during - TopicsExpress



          

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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