In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
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Temperatures have been cooling since 2002, even as carbon dioxide has continued to rise.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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The speed of a typical raindrop is 17 miles per hour.
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Carbon dioxide is a trace gas and by itself will produce little warming. Also, as CO2 increases, the incremental warming is less, as the effect is logarithmic so the more CO2, the less warming it produces.
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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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