Does lightning shape mountain tops?

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Does lightning shape mountain tops?

by Scott » Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:43 am

Apparently more than was previously thought.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news ... gn=Content
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Re: Does lightning shape mountain tops?

by MoapaPk » Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:01 am

Interesting-- I'm sure a lot of summits are hit several times a year; the top of Wheeler Peak NM has fused rock in many places. But I don't think that particular mountain has had noticeable shape change over the last 32 years.
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