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Fulgurite (Petrified Lightning) Fulgurites are natural tubes that are formed (by the fusion of quartz, sand, or rock) from a lightning strike. Their shape mimics the path of the lightning as it disperses into the ground. This fulgurite is from the Sahara Desert.<br /> <br /> *Specimen Geotagged,United States,Winter,fulgurite,lightning strike,petrified lightning,sand Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fulgurite (Petrified Lightning)

Fulgurites are natural tubes that are formed (by the fusion of quartz, sand, or rock) from a lightning strike. Their shape mimics the path of the lightning as it disperses into the ground. This fulgurite is from the Sahara Desert.

*Specimen

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Now that really is a curiosity, never heard of it before! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      They are really cool and can form anywhere that lightning hits sand (I think). They feel like heavy, gritty rocks. I tried to get a shot through the tube, but the photo came out too horrible to be worth sharing. Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Thanks for the enlightenment Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Shocking information, isn't it? ;) Posted 3 years ago
  5. View NattyOne's profile
    NattyOne
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    Fascinating, have seen this but never got to the bottom of it and worked out what it was. Thank you Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Oh wow - have you seen it in nature? Posted 3 years ago

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Uploaded Jan 15, 2022. Captured Jan 15, 2022 15:11 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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