Earth Changes
This is an "ELVE"--short for Emissions of Light and Very Low Frequency Perturbations due to Electromagnetic Pulse Sources. It's a rare species of sprite discovered in 1990 by cameras onboard the space shuttle. Binotto may have just taken the best ever picture of one from the ground.
"The ELVE was generated by intense lightning in a storm near Ancona about 285 km south of me," says Binotto. One bolt was so strong, it generated an intense electromagnetic pulse (EMP). The red ring marks the spot where the EMP hit Earth's ionosphere. Normal lightning bolts carry 10 to 30 kilo-ampères of current; this bolt was about 10 times stronger than normal.
Binotto created a graphic showing the scale of the ELVE:
"It was about 100 km high and nearly 360 km wide," says Binotto. "I have been photographing upper atmospheric lightning and transient luminous events (TLEs) since 2019, hundreds of them, and this is one of the biggest structures I have ever seen."
ELVE season is just getting started in Europe and North America, where spring and summer thunderstorms will multiply in the months ahead. Photographers should be alert for red rings and many other things above the cloudtops. Look here.
Reader Comments
I posted about them many many moons ago.
They could be looked at as being atmospheric scars in Earth's ionosphere, caused by EMP's ( electromagnetic pulses ). In this instance lightning generated the EMP due to its large kilo-ampères load, the red ring marks the spot where this bolt of intense energy stuck Earth's atmosphere
Sprites have opened the eyes of the scientific fraternity, as they demonstrate a movement of energy which was previously unknown of before.
The trend is for Sprites to become more of a feature of our observable weather operating further out towards space, it suggests a change in dynamics of Earth's weather and magnetic field's.
As in evolution, what was once invisible becomes visible. Cool.
Just as everything else. Including Cellphones. Imagine, yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the first cell phone call. The size of a shoebox almost, not Maxwell's nor 99's lolll but close.
Hey, another observation. Clue or no clue did they have at that moment in time that the Cell would become 'everyone's personal cell' aka prison except for earthwatcher of course
It could be soon enough, the tool won't work for anybody and if so, then discard it I reckon.
Tis a shame to throw away a good tool....but some tools aren't worth having.
Did you know in 4 days and one year from today there is going to be a total eclipse of the sun in Buffalo? 4824 is the day. See you there hopefully.
Ken
Oh I remember.....the screw has been stripped - it don't work anymore and now is more than worthless. It is a hindrance. Funny thing is, I suppose I'm the one who stripped the screw - dammit....I've got to be more careful!
Oh well, if the drips remain slow I won't worry, but if it drips too much, then it will be replaced.
I'm happy LM, at least when my last breath comes, I got to understand more than most.
A salute to the end of winter and to you WN3!
Ken
Isn't it amazing a camera was able to capture these "red sprites" in the moment? A moment is an "it" but no moment lasts....a snapshot of it can be taken, but the snapshot is just 2-dimensional. Nothing wrong with that, but I live in a 3-dimensional world and it is amazing!
Must make you realize just about everything is being recorded these days and that is the world we live within, but doesn't mean we are obligated to use tools that are harmful and I know I could disappear from the scene in a heartbeat and I will if that is what I need to do to keep my family safe.
I think those that push this harm have put themselves into a corner of their own making and that they are all there together and wondering about uncertainty in the corner.
.... btw, screw.... faucet... kitchen... hearthome maybe some emotional leakage. I sayyyyy SK daily-Salute to YOU both 😖🍎😖
ha, ha.
Love ya Sis!
Ken
also.... cell phones / prison cell
Over-used Tools are under-effective. 😖
Ken... daily... gentle as she goes, lots of healing happens, the daily is what heals the depth of the foundation.
Ken
I'm desperately hunting for Holy Grail of knowledge, I'm racing the clock called Death.
One thing that pleases me is the explosion of those willing now to challenge the norm.
I shared pictures to give the possibility of viewing the Eclipse lines. They all work together, they know, together is better and realize creation.
The Eclipses seen impact those who witness them, and so does the LAND that welcomes them. It is fascinating. Truly As Above So Below.
Come on Sis - be there or be square!
Ken
The lines are drawn by God, to inform his children where to play, and play not.
I respect uncertainty, just like I respect "0", just like I respect infinity.
I'm a respectful person in general, but I play to win.
I am stunned. I wanted to send one off to you but hit 'reply' too fast, need my ☕
Now the USA ECLIPSES... create an X . Look again, and where they pass, because the cross-out is telling as os the timing.
Stay out of line of fire my sweets. God is benevolent and lights n nudges us gently in the right direction ... before Life kicks our ass out of THE way.
Don't worry about me Linda.....I got family strong and we have deep roots. I'm gonna be there with them if my plans go desired on 4824 - not in San Antonio area mind ya, but in Buffalo, NY.
Your Bro!
Ken
Look at the entire line.paths. Yes the cross points too and periphere, the tighter the hotter. Ripples have their effect as well.
I'm optimistic about the future Linda and I respect uncertainty....I give it respect.
ha, ha.
Ken
THAT is VVIIPP
God is everywhere at all times. Has created many tools to be of use.
Alive and thrive.
Did you notice, EVIE E(VIE) = life in french. (And the article speaks of ELVE... very close )
Btw, our pets, as neighbours, as Mayors as whatever we participate in or with, are reflections to take note of comprehend and learn from, or simply renounce.
Our dog Evie, we got her when she was about 3 years old, last dog in the batch of puppies to be sold off, and I acquired her for 10 troy ounce silver coins. She is now almost 16 years old and spry as an old fox - I love Evie. I practically can't imagine my life without her in it, but that is the gift of a good companion and time moves on.
Respectfully and I really appreciate the eclipse summary links - I thought they were nice.
Your Bro!
Ken
16 is gorgeous!! And still sassy 🥳🥳
Renunciation is not 'giving up'.
Wish I'd have a bro close-by.
Both San Antonio and Austin are on the "eastern" edge of the ribbon whereas Buffalo, NY is literally in the middle of it. Now, one could ponder do you get a better view from the very edge or is it better to be in the middle? I intend on being in the middle in Buffalo on 4824 with ones I love for the 4 minutes that it lasts assuming it ain't a cloudy snowy day in Buffalo in April - what do you think are the chances of that? Did you know though that the "maxim" in Buffalo, NY for this eclipse occurs at 3:20 pm (eastern time). Imagine that!
Ain't it amazing the way numbers and shapes and patterns and thoughts and ideas sometimes seem to merge?
Lunar (feminine) and Solar (masculine) energies are bringing the critters home, one way or another.
We reap what we sow comes to evidence.
Ready or not.
I wont be anywhere close to there. We'll pick another date-place
I trust we will meet somewhere else in this life or maybe the next I reckon - if you change your mind, you know the area I will be in on 4824 and you know how to reach me so the choice is yours....maybe tis already made, but you are a grown women with your own free will, and you get to choose what you do with your body. Just as I get to choose what I do with mine and no forecasts will deter me after I have made up my mind because I'm a seriously thick skulled Swabian and when I say I'm going to do something I mean it - I am most determined and that is why I will be there come hell or high water no matter what others say because I will be in the middle of the ribbon when a chance is provided by the bodies in the sky coupled with planet earth where I happen to reside.
We keep in touch for sure. I'm just as tenaciously determined Buffalo Gal, Metal. Lollll
Do you have Schwabenland Ancestry?
and if you must know, then yes I will admit it, my surname means "small house" - but that is only because I'm a Swabian peasant I reckon. Have you seen the 15th century or maybe it was the 16th century demands the Swabian peasants made? If not, let me know and I'll share a link....I think they are in my blood - I feel them now as I type this response to you Linda.
MY PaPa is a Watchmaker toooo , from the Press Town, Gernsheim am Rhein Peter Schöffer Platz, Gutenberg's top man. I travelled throughout Germany, ahhhhh I misssssss
With Love,
Your Bro.
Ken
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