If the local geology involves granitic rock, that rock will include quartz. When quartz is mechanically compressed, it develops electrical polarization (the piezoelectric effect). It is not out of consideration that local electric fields could provide an opportune pathway for a lightning strike, particularly if there were any upward-pointing projections (electric field concentrators).
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If the local geology involves granitic rock, that rock will include quartz. When quartz is mechanically compressed, it develops electrical polarization (the piezoelectric effect). It is not out of consideration that local electric fields could provide an opportune pathway for a lightning strike, particularly if there were any upward-pointing projections (electric field concentrators).
Yup. Well said.
Mexico City is built on a lake, the underlying rocks are mainly limestone and basalt from pyroclastic flows.
Any idea why the lighting/power bursts on tbe left are blue and appear red on the right?
EARTHQUAKES can cause lightning sometimes
Earthquake lights, massive release of energy
Wow
Transformers not lightning. Source; saw Transformers 1 and nearly threw up with all the action and explosions.