Upper Atmospheric Phenomena Powered by Thunderstorms (IMAGE)

NASA/Johnson Space Center

Upper Atmospheric Phenomena Powered by Thunderstorms

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Upper atmospheric phenomena powered by thunderstorms, including terrestrial Gamma Ray Flashes and Transient Luminous Emissions (TLEs), electrical discharges that include blue glimpses at the top of thunderstorms, blue jet, gigantic jet, red sprite, haloes, and elves.

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DTU Space, TGF: NASA

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