"Gigantic Jets" Blast Electricity Into the Ionosphere 168
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from the more-things-in-heaven-and-earth dept.
from the more-things-in-heaven-and-earth dept.
New Scientist has an update on the so-called "gigantic jets" first discovered in 2003 — these are lightning bolts that reach from cloud tops upward into the ionosphere, as high as 90 kilometers. (There's a video at the link.) What's new is that researchers from Duke University have managed to measure the electrical discharge from a gigantic jet and confirm that they carry as much energy skyward as ordinary lightning strikes carry to the ground. According to the article, "Gigantic jets are one of a host of new atmospheric phenomena discovered in recent years. Other examples are sprites and blue jets."
We should take action against Boeing. (Score:2, Funny)
So? (Score:5, Funny)
Don't stand high above Cumulonimbus clouds. Important safety information. Thank you.
Re:Twice (Score:5, Funny)
only if it accidentally the whole thing.
Re:The "video at the link" (Score:2, Funny)
Worry not, I am hard at work on an animation that will be even more disappointing.
Re:We should take action against Boeing. (Score:1, Funny)
No, it was a dream where I see myself standing in sort of Sun God robes, on a pyramid, with a thousand naked women screaming and throwing little pickles at me.