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Enigmatic Orbs: The Enduring Mystery of Ball Lightning

Enigmatic Orbs: The Enduring Mystery of Ball Lightning26 May5 min

Ball lightning manifests as luminous, spherical objects that appear during thunderstorms, floating unpredictably and defying conventional explanations of atmospheric electricity. Despite centuries of eyewitness reports and some instrumental recordings, scientists have yet to reach consensus on its formation or persistence. This episode explores historical accounts, leading scientific theories, and recent research illuminating one of nature’s most bizarre phenomena