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Red sprites are a rare type of lightning that occur high above thunderstorm clouds and last for only a few milliseconds.

MeteorologyNatural PhenomenaOct 11, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the observation of red sprites, a rare type of lightning, captured over Corsica, France. It highlights the unique characteristics of these phenomena, such as their size and duration, which are of scientific interest.

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Red sprites are a rare type of lightning that occur high above thunderstorm clouds and last for only a few milliseconds.
Parent: MeteorologyEntity: Red spritesImpact: neutralDate: Oct 11, 2026Target: Red sprites are a rare type of lightning that occur high above thunderstorm clouds and last for only a few milliseconds.
The diameter of red sprites can reach 100 km, and their tendrils can extend up to 60 km in length.
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Spectacular red sprites were captured over the island of Corsica, #France. These are a rare type of lightning that occur high above thunderstorm clouds and last for only a few milliseconds. The diameter of sprites can reach 100 km, and the "tendrils" can extend up to 60 km in length.
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#france
@[email protected]
Spectacular red sprites were captured over the island of Corsica, #France. These are a rare type of lightning that occur high above thunderstorm clouds and last for only a few milliseconds. The diameter of sprites can reach 100 km, and the "tendrils" can extend up to 60 km in length.
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#france