Volcanic Lightning During an Eruption

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In the heart of an erupting volcano, brilliant bolts of volcanic lightning flash through turbulent ash clouds. Charged ash particles generate electrical friction that creates these dazzling strikes, a phenomenon documented in nearly 200 eruptions over the past 200 years. Studies reveal that the intensity of lightning increases with the eruption's strength, offering critical clues to monitoring a volcano's behavior. High-speed footage captures volcanic lightning brightening the sky, a breathtaking display of nature's raw power and beauty.