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Ball Lightning

Journal Article · · Nature (London)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/199272a0· OSTI ID:4652735
An explanation of the phenomenon of ball lightning is presented. It is suggested that the lightning ball consists of a plasma vortex ring. Aspects of the phenomenon are explained in view of the vortex ring theory. (H.M.G.)
Research Organization:
University Coll. of Wales, Aberystwyth, Eng.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-034687
OSTI ID:
4652735
Journal Information:
Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4890 Vol. 199; ISSN 0028-0836
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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