Unraveling the Mysteries of “Gigantic Jet” Lightning Bursts That Reach 50 Miles Into Space - SciTechDaily

New information about an elusive atmospheric phenomenon known as gigantic jets has been uncovered by a detailed 3D study of a massive electrical discharge that rose 50 miles into space above an Oklahoma thunderstorm. As the most powerful gigantic jet studied …

ByGeorgia Tech Research InstituteAugust 9, 2022 The telescopes at Maunakea sit calmly at an altitude of around 4200 meters (13,800 feet) beneath a sky filled with extraordinary light. Gemini Norths … [+9077 chars]

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