or maybe it was lightning and ooze, hmm maybe the vent is older, who knows?
wolram said:
I was born in Timaru, New Zealand, 1959Lightning typically forms in cumulonimbus clouds, which are large, tall, and dense thunderclouds. These clouds are formed through the combination of warm, moist air rising rapidly and cool, dry air sinking. The separation of charges within the cloud and between the cloud and the ground leads to the formation of lightning.
There are several theories about how lightning is created, but the most widely accepted theory is that lightning is created through the buildup and discharge of electrical energy in the atmosphere. This energy can be created by the separation of positive and negative charges within a cloud, or between a cloud and the ground. When the difference in charges becomes too great, a lightning bolt is created to balance out the charges.
Cloud-to-ground lightning is the most common type of lightning and occurs when a bolt of lightning travels from a cloud to the ground. Intra-cloud lightning, on the other hand, occurs within the same cloud or between different clouds, and does not reach the ground. Both types of lightning can be dangerous, but cloud-to-ground lightning poses a greater risk to humans as it can strike directly.
Yes, lightning can strike from a clear blue sky. This type of lightning is known as "bolt from the blue" and occurs when a lightning bolt travels horizontally from a distant thunderstorm cloud to the ground. It can also occur when a thunderstorm has dissipated but the electric field is still present in the surrounding area.
Yes, lightning can form in oceans or bodies of water. In fact, lightning over water is quite common, with an estimated 70% of all lightning strikes occurring over the world's oceans. This is because water is a good conductor of electricity, and the warm, moist air over the water can create the perfect conditions for thunderstorms to form and produce lightning.