Very Close Lightning Strike. Analysis.

[joshuahardy95]

is that just a streamer?

[anonymousstormchaser]

Nope, its a ghost flare, its an optical effect that occurs inside the camera. You can see it in many close lightning videos on youtube.

[Guitarfollower22]

So you spent all that time and a youtube video analyzing how close a lightning strike was to you? Who gives a fuck really? If it landed a foot away from you then feel free to analyze it

[anonymousstormchaser]

You don't have to be an asshole. Who are you to tell me when I can analyze a lightning strike? I think I know a few people who enjoyed this video.

[Guitarfollower22]

@anonymousstormchaser Sorry man but I'm just saying you'd probably get more views if u had just a (for say) 20 second video of the lighting strike and played back in slowmo. Sorry though I was so heated last night

[packerfan10]

Great video ^_^

[mikedwn]

it's a negative iniated strike but a postive return stroke - which is what you/we see when observing in this shot.

[ped078]

Good analysis, i like the use of Google Earth.

[Mesocyclone33]

haha nice Chris, dont' get struck man

[LifeInATent]

You got it wrong man! Look at the most important object.. the TREE in front of you has a light reflection to the right which means it struck just right of that tree and slightly behind it, look closer.

[anonymousstormchaser]

Yes I did see that while looking at that picture, that is also why I said 180-250ft away. The line I used in GE is a line of probability if you will. The most likely strike point is the middle house with the gray roof.

[yt3141]

'Seems like a well-reasoned analysis & good use of Google Earth.

[smurfston3r]

That's not a lightning strike that's my dick.

[sgtSqeegee119]

FAKE AND GAY

[WeatherFails]

@sgtSqeegee119 You fucking promote that shithead RW again and I'll fucking kill you.

[sgtSqeegee119]

@WeatherFails I love you to =)

[smurfston3r]

@WeatherFails YOUR A TROLL AND ARE GAY.

[smurfston3r]

1st aka im gay