What Triggers Lightning - Revealed

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The Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), a network of thousands of small radio telescopes primarily located in the Netherlands, is typically used for observing distant galaxies and exploding stars. However, it has also proven effective in measuring lightning. This dual functionality highlights LOFAR's versatility in astrophysical research and atmospheric studies. The technology enables researchers to gain insights into the mechanisms of lightning initiation, contributing to a better understanding of this natural phenomenon.
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[By using] the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), a network of thousands of small radio telescopes mostly in the Netherlands. LOFAR usually gazes at distant galaxies and exploding stars. But according to Dwyer, “it just so happens to work really well for measuring lightning, too.”
https://www.quantamagazine.org/radio-telescope-reveals-how-lightning-begins-20211220/

https://d2r55xnwy6nx47.cloudfront.net/uploads/2021/12/Lightning_1238x826_Lede_Video.mp4
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