Naked Science - Lightning Strike Investigated

Seizoen: 2006 - Aflevering: 6 / 45 - Eerst uitgezonden: 24 mei 2006 - Episode ID: 83319

In over 200 years of study, scientists are still unsure of what stimulates a lightning strike. One current theory suggests that cosmic rays could be the trigger. The odd phenomenon of ball lightning is examined, as well as recently discovered sprites that emanate upward from clouds and into the middle atmosphere.