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science8 months ago•3 min saved

Record-Breaking 515-Mile Lightning Strike Crosses US

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#atmospheric-phenomena #lightning #longest-lightning-strike

science9 months ago•4 min saved

US Satellite Data Loss Threatens Hurricane Forecasting Accuracy

Meteorologists are losing a crucial tool, the SSMIS satellite data, which provides detailed internal views of hurricanes, potentially impacting the accuracy of hurricane forecasts this season and beyond, as NOAA ends its data services from this satellite system.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#climate-science #hurricane-forecasting #noaa