Ball lightning is a rare, unexplained, luminous spherical phenomenon, typically seen during thunderstorms, which varies in size, color, and intensity and can last from seconds to minutes. While most scientists agree ball lightning is a real phenomenon, the cause remains a mystery, though theories involve silicon vaporizing from the soil to form a plasma ball or other plasma-related phenomena. Credit: tt/sundayannab1 | ROADS.sg

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Ball lightning is a rare and unexplained atmospheric phenomenon typically appearing as glowing, spherical objects that can last several seconds and move unpredictably. Despite numerous reports and some scientific investigations, its exact cause remains unknown, though theories range from electrical discharges to plasma or chemical reaction. What are your thoughts on ball lightning? | Cosmic Summit