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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com
A new world record for the longest lightning flash has been set by a 515-mile megaflash across the US, captured by satellite and confirmed by experts, highlighting the importance of understanding such extreme events for weather forecasting and safety.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Live Science
A new record for the longest lightning bolt has been set, spanning 515 miles across five states in the Great Plains, confirmed by satellite data, highlighting advancements in weather monitoring technology and the potential for even longer discharges.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
A new record for the longest lightning bolt has been set at 515 miles, crossing three U.S. states, surpassing the previous record of 477.2 miles. This megaflash was detected using advanced satellite technology, highlighting the power and potential dangers of extreme lightning storms, which are rare but can have significant impacts on safety and infrastructure.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ScienceAlert
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
Researchers confirmed a new world record for the longest lightning bolt, measuring 515 miles, using satellite data, surpassing the previous record of 477 miles. This rare phenomenon, called megaflash lightning, occurs in large, long-lasting thunderstorms and is now better understood thanks to advanced satellite technology.