Tropical thunderstorms emit gamma rays in over half of occurrences, as revealed by NASA U2 spy plane observations.

Recent studies indicate that tropical thunderstorms emit gamma rays more frequently than previously thought, with observations revealing that over half of these storms generate this high-energy radiation. Using a NASA U2 spy plane, researchers detected gamma-ray emissions that may help explain lightning initiation. The findings suggest thunderstorms act as complex sources of radiation, reshaping our understanding of their dynamics and interactions with cosmic phenomena.

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