Volcanoes Spawn Mini-Cyclones, Then Lightning "Sheaths"

Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 10:28 in Earth & Climate

A newfound link between two of nature's most violent phenomena could explain how volcanic ash clouds can generate lightning and tornado-like dust devils and waterspouts.

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