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Lightning no longer a mystery, physicist publishes landmark paper revealing clues about phenomenon

Posted in climatology

It is essential to understand how lightning works so that buildings, airplanes, skyscrapers, and people can be protected more effectively.

Ever wondered why lightning zig-zags? Or how it is connected to the thundercloud ago? You might have tried looking up the many textbooks on the lightning but failed to find a definite and convincing answer.


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That is, until now.