He said, "This is the first time fast negative breakdown has ever been observed, so it’s very exciting." Another really interesting aspect of the study is that techniques from the world of radio astronomy than were employed in a meteorology study. However, the characteristic most relevant to the new study is that NBEs emit the strongest radio frequency radiation from lightning. This study used something called a VHF radio interferometer and a Lightning Mapping Array. factor from this study is that lightning can be a significant hazard for people, airplanes and our infrastructure.

Source: Forbes April 11, 2019 00:22 UTC