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ball lightning

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ball lightning [′bȯl ¦līt·niŋ]
(geophysics)
A relatively rare form of lightning, consisting of a reddish, luminous ball, of the order of 1 foot (30 centimeters) in diameter, which may move rapidly along solid objects or remain floating in midair. Also known as globe lightning.
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