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[Phys-L] lightning strikes in slo-mo



Footage of lightning strikes, showing the distinction between
leaders and the main stroke.

Shot at 28,500 frames per second, then 103,000 frames per second

https://youtu.be/qQKhIK4pvYo?t=294

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There is a lot of interesting physics involved in this.
Reference: Feynman volume II chapter 9.
http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/II_09.html