⚡ A bolt of lightning is 5 times hotter than the Sun's surface

While the Sun seems like the ultimate source of heat, a single lightning strike generates temperatures that far exceed it.

Extreme Temperature:

  • 🔥 Super Heat: A lightning bolt can reach 30,000°C, while the surface of the Sun is only about 5,500°C.
  • 💥 Expansion: This sudden heat causes the air to expand explosively, creating the shockwave we hear as thunder.

Natural Power:

  • Rapid Energy: The energy is released in milliseconds, making it one of the most powerful displays of nature.
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