"Volcanic Lightning: The Spark of Life on Earth"

Scientists from Sorbonne University in Paris have proposed a new theory on the origin of life on Earth, suggesting that it was triggered by lightning from volcanic eruptions in Turkey, Peru, and Italy, which emitted high levels of nitrogen. The study indicates that the combination of nitrogen and lightning created nitrogen oxide, releasing amino acids into the soil and potentially fostering the earliest lifeforms. This challenges the idea that life on Earth originated from space, providing evidence that volcanic lightning played a crucial role in creating the necessary conditions for life to emerge on our planet.