Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Everyone loves a good lightning show, but there's an entire display above those billowing clouds that you are probably missing.

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Video by/Producer:
Francis Agyapong, Jr.

Research:
Claire Maldarelli

Special Thanks:
Dr. Ningyu Liu
Chris Hanson

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