Researchers understand the chain reaction that triggers lightning (IMAGE)

Penn State

Researchers understand the chain reaction that triggers lightning

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Victor Pasko, left, professor of electrical engineering in the Penn State School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Zaid Pervez, a doctoral student in electrical engineering, revealed the powerful chain reaction that triggers lightning. 

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Caleb Craig / Penn State

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