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Lightning Research

Posted by michael on from the do-not-skimp-on-the-surge-protectors dept.

Mike writes: "There was a great topic covered on tonight's episode of ABC's NightLine. They discussed lightning and how a group of researchers at the University of Florida have been able to develop rockets that "pull down" lightning and allow them to gather data to help find out more about it. They can capture lightning bolts with relative ease and film the bolts with high-speed cameras, revealing that what appeared as a single flash to the naked eye was often times three or four bolts in extremely rapid succession. While the article doesn't go into the detail that was covered on TV, you do get a video clip and nice overview. And photos and additional details are available at the University of Florida's Lightning Research Lab web site."

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  1. See one in action by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll



    If you missed the Nightline report, here are some AVIs of the rockets in action. Very, very cool indeed.

  2. Re:That was lightning by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Why do you blame Chinese for his penis damage!
    This kind of injury occurs only during heavy storm when you stand outside and expose yourself to college girls. So I'm asking you to apologize and suck his cock if you want avoid being sued.

  3. Re:Safety first by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Rig the TV so that it will blow up anyway, and stick a whole kike family in the house. Quick and easy way to get rid of them!

  4. NOT GOATSE! Do not mod down by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll



    This isn't a goatsex link! Don't you moderators bother to check?! Mod the rely down, mod the parent up!