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Record-Breaking 515-Mile Lightning Bolt Spans Five States

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Source: Live Science
Record-Breaking 515-Mile Lightning Bolt Spans Five States
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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.

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  1. 515-mile-long lightning bolt that spanned 5 states is the longest on record  Live Science
  2. ‘Megaflash’ lightning bolt traveled over 500 miles, setting a new record, study says  CNN
  3. US lightning flash was longest on record at 515 miles, scientists say  The Guardian
  4. World's Longest Lightning Strike Crossed 515 Miles From Texas to Kansas  ScienceAlert
  5. A shocking record: Lightning bolt stretched 515 miles, crossed three states  NBC News

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