ball lightning

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A rare form of lightning appearing as a luminous sphere.

lightningADJECTIVE + lightning

Categories:

ball

Examples (10)

  • Scientists are still baffled by the phenomenon of ball lightning.
  • Eyewitnesses reported seeing ball lightning float through the room.
  • The rare occurrence of ball lightning can be quite startling.
  • Folklore often describes ball lightning as a ghostly orb.
  • Researchers are trying to understand the exact mechanisms behind ball lightning.
  • A recent storm produced several sightings of ball lightning.
  • There are many theories attempting to explain ball lightning.
  • Ancient texts sometimes refer to phenomena resembling ball lightning.
  • The ball lightning drifted silently before vanishing.
  • Some people claim to have touched ball lightning without harm.