Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have discovered needle-like structures in positively charged lightning leaders that store negative charges, causing repeated discharges to the ground. This new finding explains why lightning often strikes twice and provides a deeper understanding of lightning development.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Why lightning often strikes twice University of Groningen · Apr 17, 2019 · first to report
- Nature: When lightning strikes -- the LOFAR radio telescope is watching closely Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) · Apr 18, 2019