A Sprite in Action (VIDEO) Florida Institute of Technology This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption In this high-speed video captured from an airplane of the luminous phenomenon known as a sprite, a halo first appears and persists for a short while, and sprite elements are initiated from the bottom of the halo in an explosive manner and form a spectacular fireworks-like display. Researchers led by Florida Institute of Technology's Ningyu Liu have now provided a clearer understanding of the atmospheric mechanisms that lead to sprite formation. Credit Florida Institute of Technology Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.