Lightning on Jupiter is 100 times more powerful than Earth’s
View larger/full image. | Artist’s illustration of lightning on Jupiter, based on data from the Juno spacecraft. Lightning bolts in Jupiter’s storms can be 100 times more powerful than those on Earth. Image via NASA/ JPL-Caltech/ SwRI/ MSSS/ Gerald Eichstädt.
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- Jupiter is known for its gigantic storms, with some raging continuously over centuries.
- Lightning...