For instance, downward lightning can meet upward lighting in the middle of a cloud. Despite the 'messiness' of lightning, it somehow still obeys the simple current curve of the transmission line model. Uman asked these questions because he believes most theorists are too intent on developing their own models. By posing these questions at the International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Uman hopes to stimulate further thought about the physics of lightning. When these questions are answered, they could fundamentally alter our understanding of how electricity interacts with the atmosphere.
Scientists discuss biology, safety, and statistics of lightning strikes.
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