Is Lightning Deflected to the West in the Western US due to Magnetic Fields?

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Start date Mar 13, 2007
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The discussion explores whether lightning in the Western US is deflected to the West due to magnetic fields. It notes that in a magnetic field, forces act toward the center of a circular path, raising questions about lightning's trajectory. A reference to a proton released at the equator suggests it deflects East, indicating that lightning might not follow the same pattern. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback on these observations. Overall, the relationship between magnetic fields and lightning direction remains unclear and warrants further investigation.

Mar 13, 2007

wakejosh

in a magnetic field the force is toward the center of the circular path, does this mean lightning deflects to the West ? in the western US at least.

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Mar 13, 2007

wakejosh

I found some stuff in my book saying that a proton released at the equator and dropped to Earth will deflect East. So it must be east. any feedback?

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