New research led by The University of Osaka reports a multi-sensor observation of an intense gamma-ray flash associated with the collision of two lightning paths.
New research led by The University of Osaka reports a multi-sensor observation of an intense gamma-ray flash associated with the collision of two lightning paths.
Lightning is a phenomenon that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, providing a stark example of the power and unpredictability of the natural world. Although the study of lightning can be challenging, scientists have, in recent years, made great strides in developing our understanding of this extreme spectacle.
A study that will be published in Science Advances, led by researchers from The University of Osaka, describes a world-first observation of an intense burst of radiation, known as a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF), synchronized with a lightning discharge.
“The ability to study extreme processes such as TGFs originating in lightning allows us to better understand the high-energy processes occurring in Earth’s atmosphere,” explains Yuuki Wada, lead author of the study.
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