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Record-Breaking 515-Mile Lightning Strike Crosses US

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Record-Breaking 515-Mile Lightning Strike Crosses US
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TL;DR

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.

Topics:nationscience#atmospheric-phenomena#lightning#longest-lightning-strike#megaflash#science#weather-satellites
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  1. World's Longest Lightning Strike Crossed 515 Miles From Texas to Kansas  ScienceAlert
  2. ‘Megaflash’ lightning bolt traveled over 500 miles, setting a new record, study says  CNN
  3. Super-long 'megaflash' lightning strike breaks world record  Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  4. US lightning flash was longest on record at 515 miles, scientists say  The Guardian
  5. Flash news: ASU scientist confirms electrifying record for long-distance lightning  The Arizona Republic

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