The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that the longest lightning bolt ever recorded measured 829 kilometers, occurring in October 2017 between eastern Texas and Kansas City. This “megaflash” lasted 7.8 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 768 kilometers set in April 2020, and was verified using advanced satellite technology.
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Longest-ever lightning bolt stretched 829km across US
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