Scientists Capture Breathtaking Video Of Lightning As It Extends From Sky To Ground

  • 8 years ago
A video taken by Florida Institute of Technology scientists gives viewers an opportunity to see a lightning strike descend from the sky in slow motion.

Lightning is among nature’s more awe-inspiring displays, but the sight is typically woefully short lived.
However, a video taken by the scientists at Florida Institute of Technology gives viewers an opportunity to see a lightning flash descend from the sky in slow motion. 
The footage was taken using a high-speed camera, which recorded the activity at a rate of 7,000 frames per second.
What resulted is a mesmerizing clip showing bolts creep through the clouds before touching down in a fiery blast. 
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