INSANE. This upward lightning strike occurred near Wichita when the bolt originated from a tall object and lightning extended UP in multiple directions back to the originating cloud. I talked to Taylor and he said he was about 6 or 7 miles from the strike. Incredible. 📸 Taylor Vonfeldt @therealskicast on Twitter. He's definitely worth a follow. | Denis Phillips

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Incredible upward lightning filmed by Tim and Lauren Baca in northwest Texas! This phenomenon happens with tall towers during thunderstorms relatively often, especially on the backside of linear complexes where there's a lot of lightning at the anvil level. The OKC TV towers region is notorious for incredible displays like this in the Spring. Upward lightning from structures like broadcast towers occurs when their height and pointed shape enhance the electric field of an overhead thunderstorm. T

Amazing upward lightning tonight in Wichita, Kansas as severe storms continue to push off to the east/northeast!⚡⚡⚡ Permission: Taylor Vonfeldt | Live Storm Chasers

9.5K reactions · 1.5K shares | When lightning defies gravity⚡️️Did you know upward lightning shoots from volcanoes to the sky? Nature’s power is more mysterious and connected than we realize. #UpwardLightning #VolcanoMagic #globalpeaceleadershipacademy #lawsoflimitlessleadership | Harrison Jones IV | Facebook

This incredibly rare phenomenon — called a "gigantic jet" — was captured in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, October 8, alongside October's supermoon. How rare? Gigantic jets weren't even formally recognized until 2003. These upward lightning bursts from thunderclouds are so uncommon that NASA is still actively researching them. Talk about extraordinary timing! | WeatherBug