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Mysterious glowing 'red sprites' lightning appears over Himalayas - What are they?

The article from Moneycontrol discusses the phenomenon of "red sprites," a type of rare, high-altitude electrical discharge that was recently observed over the Himalayas. These events, which occur above thunderstorms, are not typical lightning but rather occur in the Earth's mesosphere, about 50 to 90 kilometers above the ground. Red sprites are part of a group of phenomena known as Transient Luminous Events (TLEs). They appear as large, reddish-orange flashes that can extend vertically for tens of kilometers. The article explains that these sprites were captured in a time-lapse video by photographer Jeff Dai from Tibet, showcasing their elusive nature. Scientists are still studying these events to understand their formation, which involves complex atmospheric electricity and is linked to powerful lightning discharges from thunderstorms below. The visibility of these sprites from the Himalayas, a region known for its high altitude and clear skies, provides a unique opportunity for observation and study.

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