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Dr Michelle Dickinson: How does lightning begin?
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Scientists have debated over two main theories of how lightning starts for years.
Some say it's due to a build up of static electricity between particles in clouds, whereas others say cosmic rays are involved in the process.
Dr Michelle Dickinson joins Francesca Rudkin to breakdown these two leading theories.
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Manage episode 503462347 series 2500324
Scientists have debated over two main theories of how lightning starts for years.
Some say it's due to a build up of static electricity between particles in clouds, whereas others say cosmic rays are involved in the process.
Dr Michelle Dickinson joins Francesca Rudkin to breakdown these two leading theories.
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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