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  1. Unveiling the mysterious ‘red sprite’ #lightning

    Have you ever heard of—or even seen—#red #lightning?

    These are not animated characters but real atmospheric phenomena known as #electrical discharges that occur high above #thunderstorms. Scientists refer to them as “red sprites,” named for their #jellyfish-like appearance and vivid red flashes.

    phys.org/news/2025-03-unveilin

    #RedSprite #weather #storms #video #unusual #nature

  2. 🔁 Chris D (@csath)

    Last night, "Jellyfish" Sprite over the #thunderstorms at the Aegean Sea and W. Turkey #redsprite #TLE, 12 Nov. 2023, 0104 UTC. @StormHour #StormHour

    🐦🔗 twitter.com/csath/status/17238
    🕐 12/11 23:39