Ball lightning : a popular guide to a longstanding mystery in atmospheric electricity
by Boerner, Herbert (Author)
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Ball lightning is an enigma. These luminous objects that appear occasionally during thunderstorms and can reach several meters in diameter have been a mystery to science for about 200 years. Despite several thousands of reported observations, their nature is still unknown. In this book, well documen... Full description
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Ball lightning is an enigma. These luminous objects that appear occasionally during thunderstorms and can reach several meters in diameter have been a mystery to science for about 200 years. Despite several thousands of reported observations, their nature is still unknown. In this book, well documented cases of ball lightning are described and used to unravel some aspects of this mysterious form of atmospheric electricity. Throughout the book, the author discusses the various facets of the problem in an accessible but rigorous style, delivering a readable and informative text that will captivate the curious reader. He finally reaches the surprising conclusion that the solution to this puzzle may have been hidden in plain sight for many years. |
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Physical Description: |
xiv, 205 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-205). |
ISBN: |
9783030207823 303020782X |
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