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Scientists have observed compact intercloud discharges and other short bursts of energy that do not grow into full lightning bolts. These events produce radio signals but little visible light.

“Our findings provide the first precise, quantitative explanation for how lightning initiates in nature,” Pasko said. “It connects the dots between X-rays, electric fields and the physics of electron ...