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GOES-16’s Lightning Mapper Demonstrates Lightning Behavior

GOES-16’s Lightning Mapper Demonstrates Lightning Behavior

Notice anything interesting about this imagery from GOES-16's Geostationary Lightning Mapper? The Geostationary…
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GOES-R Short: Lightning

GOES-R Short: Lightning

Where there's lightning, there's a strong chance of severe weather. The revolutionary Geostationary Lightning…
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GeoXO Lightning Mapping

GeoXO Lightning Mapping

NOAA plans to include a lightning mapper as part of the GeoXO system.
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A History of Lightning Detection

A History of Lightning Detection

The first lightning detector made the invention of the radio possible. Lightning and radio may sound like unrelated concepts…
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week: Detecting Lightning From Space

Lightning Safety Awareness Week: Detecting Lightning From Space

Lightning is a dangerous weather hazard that poses a significant threat to life and property. It can strike at any time, but…
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Make Lightning with ZAP!

Make Lightning with ZAP!

In this game, use your power as an updraft to separate the positive and negative charges to create some lightning of your…
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Notice Anything Interesting in this Geostationary Lightning Mapper Imagery?

Notice Anything Interesting in this Geostationary Lightning Mapper Imagery?

This imagery from GOES-16's Geostationary Lightning Mapper features flashes of lightning, but not necessarily where you…
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Longest Lightning Flash Ever?

Longest Lightning Flash Ever?

On April 29, 2020, NOAA satellites captured what has now been confirmed as a new world record for the longest single flash…