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Old 08-04-2006   #13 (permalink)
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Talking Re: Lightning

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Originally Posted by Jay-qu
wow thats cool

I saw it on a movie once so I was sceptical if it would work but a guy would put large metal rods into sand and when lightning struck the rods the sand would be turned to glass in cool shapes. Does this really happen?
It is possible yes. However, the movie you saw may have either really done it, or simply used special effects to simulate a real effect.

I am collecting some information on researchers who intentionally attract and/or induce lightning. Do not under any circumstances try it at home!


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