Sprites, Jets, and Elves: The Secret Sky-High Light Show

A deep dive into transient luminous events—the spectacular, fleeting electrical discharges that light up the upper atmosphere well above thunderstorms. From sprites and blue jets to gigantic jets and elves, we explore what TLEs are, how scientists finally observe them from the ground and from space, the physics that powers them, and why these otherworldly flashes matter for our understanding of the atmosphere, aviation safety, and Earth's electrical system.

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