Earth's Rarest Lightning

The video explores transient luminous events (TLEs) in the Earth's atmosphere, such as red sprites, blue jets, and elves. These phenomena are caused by electrical discharges in storm systems and vary in color due to atmospheric conditions. Red sprites, resembling jellyfish, occur high in the ionosphere, while blue jets and elves are distinct events with unique characteristics. The video highlights the challenges in observing these short-lived events and their significance in understanding atmospheric processes.

What are transient luminous events (TLEs)?

• Lights produced by underwater creatures

• Phenomena occurring only during solar eclipses

• Artificial lights used in space exploration

• Natural light displays in the Earth's atmosphere

How do sprites differ from regular lightning?

• Sprites are plasma events, unlike the hot lightning

• Sprites occur at lower altitudes than lightning

• Sprites last longer than lightning

• Sprites are hotter than lightning

What color do sprites typically emit and why?

• Green, due to oxygen molecules

• Red, due to nitrogen under low pressure

• Blue, due to high atmospheric pressure

• Yellow, due to sulfur compounds

What is a blue jet?

• A type of aircraft

• A blue light phenomenon occurring in the ocean

• A cone-shaped jet of light initiated by storm systems

• A rare type of aurora

What are blue starters believed to be?

• Failed blue jets

• A new form of aurora

• A type of sprite

• A type of lightning

What is the full form of the acronym 'Elves'?

• Emission of Light and very Low Frequency Perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse Sources

• Electric Light Variations in Earth's Stratosphere

• Electromagnetic Light Vibrations in the Environment

• Emission of Low Voltage Energy Sources

How large can elves grow in diameter?

• Up to 400 kilometers

• Up to 100 kilometers

• Up to 200 kilometers

• Up to 300 kilometers