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| From | jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | sci.physics |
| Subject | Re: The cosmic start of lightning |
| Date | 2016-05-07 23:50 +0000 |
| Organization | A noiseless patient Spider |
| Message-ID | <jjb20d-fb.ln1@mail.specsol.com> (permalink) |
| References | <ZeGdnSu-F_su27PKnZ2dnUU7-fsAAAAA@giganews.com> <kf020d-res.ln1@mail.specsol.com> <nglrmi01oij@news3.newsguy.com> |
Fabian Russell <fb@zen.info> wrote: > On Sat, 07 May 2016 20:40:52 +0000, jimp wrote: > >> >> Pointy things (trees, lightning rods, etc.) cause a localized increase >> in the field which lowers the flashover point. >> > > Yes, but most lightning is cloud-to-cloud and not cloud-to-ground. Cloud-to-cloud distances are much shorter than cloud-to-ground. > Needless to say, there are no "pointy things" within clouds. Ever seen a cloud up close, like 500 feet? -- Jim Pennino
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The cosmic start of lightning Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2016-05-07 14:49 -0500
Re: The cosmic start of lightning jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-05-07 20:40 +0000
Re: The cosmic start of lightning john <johnsefton288@gmail.com> - 2016-05-07 14:51 -0700
Re: The cosmic start of lightning "nuny@bid.nes" <Alien8752@gmail.com> - 2016-05-07 17:07 -0700
Re: The cosmic start of lightning Fabian Russell <fb@zen.info> - 2016-05-07 22:54 +0000
Re: The cosmic start of lightning jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-05-07 23:50 +0000
Re: The cosmic start of lightning Fabian Russell <fb@zen.info> - 2016-05-08 00:50 +0000
Re: The cosmic start of lightning jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-05-08 02:50 +0000
Re: The cosmic start of lightning "reber g=emc^2" <herbertglazier0@gmail.com> - 2016-05-10 12:55 -0700
Re: The cosmic start of lightning "hanson" <hanson@quick.net> - 2016-05-10 21:22 -0700
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