Beach Lightning

[Jeremy Ludin]

Here's an interesting video. I hope it hasn't been posted before.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=307_1218878844

There is some language in there, so you might want to hit the mute button if any kiddies are around.

 

[Michael O'Keeffe]

Man that is wild stuff! I have heard sand can create electrical discharges in sand storms and stuff, so maybe the same concept happened there causing an electrical field to form in the sand causing a lightning strike in an area that doesn't seem to be a lightning magnet.

 

[Dan Nichols]

Great shot!! "Wish I was there" could not be a truer response!! By the way, what beach?

 

[Adam Lucio]

Awesome video, I love lightning videos not only for the beauty of the lightning itself but also for peoples reactions. Even when your specifically filming lightning you cant help but have a strong response sometimes, even if it is a distant CG strike as opposed to a close one.

I know i still shout out "CG!!!!" while on the chase

 

[Cort Scholten]

I'd go fulgurite hunting if I were them. Struck the sand, about 7-8 return strokes counted in the slow-mo. Nice video; nice bolt.

 

[Angie Norris]

Cort, you beat me to it...I'd definitely be doing some digging . My rock collection could use a fresh fulgurite
Either I had the volume turned down or they didn't seem too excited. Some of my lightning vid will never leave my house