The Purple Glow of Forests: Researchers Observe Electrical Discharges from Trees for the First Time

A new study reveals that thunderstorms may electrify entire forests. Researchers detected faint corona discharges leaping between leaves, producing ultraviolet flashes across treetops, an invisible light show that could influence atmospheric chemistry and subtly shape the lives of trees. Continue reading The Purple Glow of Forests: Researchers Observe Electrical Discharges from Trees for the First Time at The Wild Hunt.