Mmastodon EnvironmentWeather first seen 2 d ago, last 8 h ago, peak #9
Silent lightning storm lights up island night sky
Original: A few nights ago on the island 🌑⚡ A dark night, distant lightning and a thunderstorm without a sound. Nature has its own
Storm watchers on an island in Uganda are describing a striking night sky filled with distant, soundless lightning. The phenomenon, known as heat lightning, occurs when a storm is too far away for thunder to be heard, leaving only silent flashes across a dark horizon. Posts about the scene are drawing attention for their calm, atmospheric portrayal of nature at work.
Why now: People are sharing and reacting to the rare, visually striking sight of silent lightning over the island.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 31 snapshots from 2 d ago to 8 h ago.
Evidence
- A few nights ago on the island 🌑⚡ A dark night, distant lightning and a thunderstorm without a sound. Nature has its own magic. 🌩️🌊 # IslandLife # Uganda # Africa # Storm # Nature https:// loops.video/v/iEkh_mvbVj · rubenstorm@mastodon.world · 2
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