2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo

Space·Dec 19

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A rare lightning event has been captured on camera, showing two atmospheric phenomena occurring simultaneously. The photo appears to depict a combination of rare lightning types, including sprites and possibly ELVEs or other forms of lightning. The image is considered a unique shot, with some outlets describing it as a once-in-a-lifetime capture.

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2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo

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