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St. Elmo\’s fire: A luminous plasma discharge that can occur on objects like ships or aircraft during thunderstorms.
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Sprites and elves: Mysterious flashes of light that occur above thunderstorms at high altitudes.
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Electric fish: Certain species of fish, such as the electric eel, can generate electric fields to stun prey or defend themselves.
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Geoelectric storms: Sudden and intense fluctuations in the Earth\’s magnetic field caused by solar activity.
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Piezoelectricity: The ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress, such as quartz crystals in watches.
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Lichtenberg figures: Intricate branching patterns created by high-voltage electrical discharges in insulating materials like glass or acrylic.
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Earthquake lights: Unexplained luminous phenomena that occur before or during earthquakes, often in the form of glowing orbs or flashes.
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Bioelectrogenesis: The ability of certain organisms, such as electric eels or some bacteria, to generate electricity through chemical reactions.
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Electrified tornadoes: Rare instances where tornadoes become charged with electricity, leading to increased lightning activity and potentially dangerous conditions.