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American Geophysical Union: New Studies Shine Light on Bright Lightning Superbolts
November 13, 2020
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSJou) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release:

Two new studies looking at the brightest lightning events on Earth have investigated how these rare superbolts originate and find they are distinct from normal lightning flashes. The new findings could help scientists better understand these mysterious strokes and inform safety efforts, such as public advisories and engineering guidance.

The studies analyzed lightning event . . .

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