Circumhorizontal arcs (loosely known as fire rainbows) are the rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.
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9 out of 10 lightning strike victims survive!
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-40 degrees Celsius is equal to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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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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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
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