Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2000

Lightning on Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2000 is “Lightning on Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Adam Block ( KPNO ), AURA , NOAO , NSF). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Nobody knows what causes lightning. It is known that charges slowly separate in some clouds causing rapid electrical discharges (lightning), but how electrical charges get separated in clouds remains a topic of much research.”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 17, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Adam Block ( KPNO ), AURA , NOAO , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 17, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-july-17-lightning-on-earth

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