Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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Circumhorizontal arcs (loosely known as fire rainbows) are the rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.
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Dirty snow melts faster than clean.
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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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Moist air holds heat better than dry air.
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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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