Dark Lightning: What You Should Know and Why NASA Is Studying It

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NASA researchers are using the Fermi spacecraft to monitor particles emitted from thunderstorms. A recent discovery was lightning like discharges, made into the upper atmosphere, create gamma rays and antimatter.

Called “Dark Lightning” these high energy events may provide insight to the formation of lightning strikes to earth. NASA has put together a terrific video documenting their research.

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