Record-Breaking 515-Mile Lightning Strike Crosses US
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A lightning bolt from Texas to Kansas in 2017 set a new world record for the longest lightning strike at 515 miles, surpassing previous records, and was detected using advanced geostationary satellites, highlighting the extreme capabilities of atmospheric electrical phenomena.
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