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The 829 -km Strike Lightning Strike has achieved a new global record, bypassing previous records and highlighting the risk of harsh weather. WMO warns of possible risks
This exceptional event took place on October 22, 2017, between Texas and the country of Kansas City in the United States of America. (Photo: Usgs)
She left a wonderful phenomenon in the sky even the most amazing sneaking scientists. This was not an ordinary thunderbolt, but rather the longest “Megaflash”, extending over 829 km.
For comparison, this is beyond the distance between Delhi and Boubal! This exceptional event took place on October 22, 2017, between Texas and the country of Kansas City in the United States of America.
New world standard
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed this lightning as a world record. Megaflash extended 829 km, bypassing the previous record of 768 km, which was appointed on April 29, 2020, between Mississippi and Texas.
While there is an error of 8 kilometers for both records, this does not reduce the importance of achievement. To put it in its correct perspective, the lightning chain is 829 km is almost the distance across three countries.
A storm walking in the sky
This amazing huge occurred during a huge storm, and many great gifts were recorded throughout the event.
Based on more analysis, scientists realized that the MEGAFLASH group, which was previously ignored in 2017, has already determined the new world record. According to the WMO Randall Cerveny expert, “Lightning can travel vast distances from the storm, which is the reason often called” bolt from blue “. This phenomenon, although inspiring awe is also incredible.
The risks of megaflashes
WMO has issued a warning about the potential risks posed by such huge, especially in remote areas. These lightning events can cause great harm, risk alleviation, and there is a plan to integrate people from all over the world into the advanced weather warning system by 2027.
“While Lightning is captivating to watch, he claims many lives worldwide every year.”
Other world records related to lightning
In addition to the Megaflash record, there are many universal records related to lightning:
- The longest lightning time: 17.102 seconds, was observed on June 18, 2020, on Uruguay and Argentina.
- The largest number of indirect deaths: In 1994, lightning sparked oil tanks in Dronka, Egypt, which led to 469 deaths.
- The largest number of deaths from one blow: In 1975, Lightning struck a hut in Zimbabwe, killing 21 people tragicly.
Lightning research offers
Since the introduction of a satellite maps for lightning in 2016, there are still relatively new data. “With our continued data collection, we are likely to witness more unusual lightning events,” note Michael Peterson, a scientist at the Heavy Stormy Research Center in the United States.
This stands out, which highlights records of strength and inability to predict nature. Through continuous research and developments in weather control, we can better understand these extremist events and hope to prevent the risks associated with them in the future.
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