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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Carbon dioxide is a trace gas and by itself will produce little warming. Also, as CO2 increases, the incremental warming is less, as the effect is logarithmic so the more CO2, the less warming it produces.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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It snows more in the Grand Canyon than it does in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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