Jupiter’s lightning is 100 times stronger than Earth’s bolts

Popular Science·Mar 23

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Jupiter's lightning is reported to be significantly stronger than earth's, with some outlets suggesting it is around 100 times more powerful. However, one outlet indicates that the lightning could be up to 1 million times stronger, introducing some uncertainty to the comparison. The majority of outlets agree on the 100 times figure, but the true extent of the difference remains unclear.

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