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The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed that a 515 mile-long "megaflash" of lightning is a new world record. The #lightning strike took place on October 22, 2017 and traveled from Texas to Missouri. #wx accuweather.com/en/severe-weat

Most lightning bolts are less than 10 miles long and tend to strike vertically. But in 2017, a horizontal bolt flashed 515 miles from Texas to Kansas and has officially been confirmed as the world’s longest. @ScienceAlert has the story:

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ScienceAlert · World's Longest Lightning Strike Crossed 515 Miles From Texas to KansasA bolt of lightning that arced across the sky from Texas to Kansas in the fall of 2017 has officially smashed the record for the world's longest.

"Generally, if you hear thunder, it's possible for you to get hit by #lightning"

"So if I don't hear thunder I'm safe?"

"Uh..."

'New world record! Weather satellites detect 515-mile-long lightning flash

The "megaflash" occurred in 2017 and stretched from Texas to Missouri.'

space.com/astronomy/earth/new-

Space · New world record! Weather satellites detect 515-mile-long lightning flashPor Stefanie Waldek

515-Mile-Long #Lightning Megaflash Sets New World Record

A lighting flash that spanned from East Texas to an area near Kansas City in 2017 is officially the longest lightning strike ever measured, according to the World #Meteorological Organization

[talk about “blinding me with science”]

#science
scientificamerican.com/article

dozens of strokes of lightning over a mountain
Scientific American · Lightning Strike Sets New Record for Longest Ever MeasuredPor Emma R. Hasson