"Iowa Faces Severe Weather Cleanup Amid New Storms and Tornado Warnings"
TV9 viewers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have submitted photos of severe weather from Friday morning, showcasing storm clouds rolling into Delaware along Highway 20.
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Decoding the Mystery of Earth's Superbolts: Unraveling the Science Behind the Most Intense Lightning Strikes
Superbolts, extremely powerful lightning strikes, are more likely to occur when storm clouds' charging zones are closer to land or water surfaces, according to a new study. These "superbolts" can be 1,000 times stronger than regular lightning strikes and are responsible for superbolt hotspots above certain oceans and tall mountains. While superbolts make up less than 1% of total lightning, they can cause significant damage to infrastructure and ships. The research provides insights into the formation and distribution of superbolts worldwide and could help anticipate the effects of climate change on these phenomena. Further research will explore other factors contributing to superbolt formation, such as the magnetic field and changes in the solar cycle.