In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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The Earth sees about 760 thunderstorms every hour, scientists have calculated.
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There is a persistent storm in Venezuela that produces lightning 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour and has been going since at least the 16th century.
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In ten minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world's nuclear weapons combined!
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There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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