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Weatherwatch: does lightning strike on Venus? – The Guardian
Flash of light detected on planet, about 10 times more energetic than lightning on Earth, reopens debate
WeatherwatchFlash of light detected on planet, about 10 times more energetic than lightning on Earth, reopens debate
Does lightning strike on Venus? Its a question that has perplexed planetary scientists for decades. Given that lightning has been detected in the clouds of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus, youd expect lightning to occur on Venus, too, but the planets dense clouds ensure that any lightning remains well hidden. Now a tantalising flash has reopened the debate.
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