When lightning strikes a volcano, it creates one of Earth’s rarest spectacles.
In Japan, during certain volcanic eruptions, a terrifying and beautiful phenomenon takes place: volcanic lightning. As hot ash clouds burst into the sky, friction between ash, rock, and ice particles generates massive electrical charges triggering thunderbolts within the eruption itself.
To witnesses, it looks like fire and lightning are colliding in the sky a clash of elemental forces. Flames rise from the earth, and bolts strike down from the clouds in perfect synchrony.
This explosive mix is rare, violent, and incredibly difficult to study. Scientists call it dirty thunderstorms, and it’s still not fully understood. What’s clear is that Japan — with its highly active volcanoes — is one of the few places on Earth where this terrifying fusion can be seen.
It's a visual myth come to life where heaven and hell seem to meet.
Source: Factology
