Tag: extreme weather

Bolt of lightning obliterates massive tree in ‘incredible footage’

The extreme weather event, showcasing the raw power of an electrical storm, occurred Saturday in western France.

A towering tree that had undoubtedly stood for generations was demolished instantaneously by a lightning bolt Saturday in France.

Nahel Belgherze, an extreme weather enthusiast, posted video of the spectacular display via X, stating:

“Incredible footage of a lightning bolt hitting and decimating a large tree in Augé, western France earlier today.”

Belgherze credited the footage to Benjamin Estrade.

Be a virtual storm chaser with this intense tornado gallery

Stay safe while exploring the unknown.

You don’t have to be a meteorologist or daredevil to understand the thrill of extreme weather. Meteorological phenomena like tornadoes fascinate people worldwide — that’s why there are so many TV shows about people braving these intense conditions. Not everyone can or wants to be a storm chaser, but curious minds still wonder what it’s like to experience a tornado.

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