The BBC recently released a jaw-dropping video of a super-charged volcanic ash cloud being sparked by lightning. The incredible scene was captured in Chile’s Patagonia region.
According to the BBC the phenomenon is known as a ‘dirty thunderstorm‘. The article explains:
In a normal thunderstorm ice crystals collide and generate electric charges, which results in lightning. In an eruption cloud ash particles collide instead of ice crystals. [source]
Visit BBC to learn more about the secrets of Patagonia’s rare and violent volcanoes.
Super-charged volcanic ash cloud sparked with lightning in Pat…Be amazed by a super-charged volcanic ash cloud sparked by lightning.#PATAGONIA
Posted by BBC Earth on 28 Eylül 2015 Pazartesi
